How to lower my cholesterol level without any medication?

Answer 1

High cholesterol can be lowered somewhat by exercise and somewhat by avoiding saturated and trans fats in the diet. Foods containing high fiber, especially soluble fiber like that found in abundance in oat bran, will also lower cholesterol. Even a high fiber drink like Metamucil will soak up cholesterol. I don't know if you count niacin or red rice yeast as medications, but both will lower cholesterol although niacin is known to have the side effect of flushing of the skin.

Answer 2

Yes, this is quite possible. But it requires the patient to drastically change their lifestyle in regards to eating habits. A completely new low-cholesterol diet is needed.
A balanced diet along with cholesterol-decreasing medication, Statins, will be very effective.

Answer 3

Cutting down on certain types of food helps this - for example, eating less red meat and other saturated fats will help, as well as cooking food in oils rich in HDL cholesterol, such as olive oil. As well as what you eat, regular exercise and stopping smoking will also help lower cholesterol.

Answer 4

There are some tips for lowering cholesterol without taking medication. One should eat less meat. One should always go for lean meat. One should eat more oatmeal, oat brand and high fiber foods, as well as fish, walnuts, almonds, etc.

Answer 5

One way to reduce cholesterol is by reducint the intake of cholesterol in your diet by reducing fat. You can do this by reading the nutritional information about the foods your eating. You can also reduce cholesterol by excercising.

Answer 6

The best way to lower your cholesterol without medication is too limit the type and amount of fat in your diet. Exercise also helps because it increases the 'good' cholesterol level helping to maintain a overall healthy level for your body. You will still want to consult your doctor about your cholesterol even on a healthy diet and exercise regime because cholesterol problems can also a hereditary factor that may still need controlling by smaller amounts of controlling medication.

Answer 7

Diet and exercise is the finest non-medicated way possible to reduce your high cholesterol. Try the website themayoclinic.org where you will find a comprehensive study of cholesterol lowering foods and exercise regimes together with valuable information on the causes of high cholesterol.

Answer 8

eat a bowl of oatmeal every morning, you may have to take medication like lipitor if your cholesterol is too high