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Eating a low cholesterol diet can help reduce cholesterol levels. Alternatively a person can exercise more or quit smoking in order to lower their levels. As a last resort a doctor may prescribe a drug to help lower the cholesterol levels.
Cholesterol supplements will raise the good levels and help lower the bad levels. Plant Sterols actually absorb the bad cholesterol from your system.
As far as foods you can purchase online that lower cholesterol, olive oil is a great one. It has many nutritious benefits including reducing cholesterol levels. Many supplements are available online as well that help to lower cholesterol levels.
One way to lower cholesterol levels is good old fashioned exercise and watching what you eat. Some foods said to help lower your levels are Fish, nuts, plant sterols(added in foods) and best of all whole grains and oatmeal.
Here are 14 foods that help to lower your cholesterol levels. Whole grains and oats, blueberries, nuts, chlorella, chocolate, avocado, olives, olive oil, goji beans, flaxseed and flaxseed oil, 100% cranberry grape juice, soy foods, and finally leafy greens.
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Ask your doctor, personal trainer, or a dietitian to see what you could do to lower your cholesterol levels. Also, try eating foods that help lower cholesterol such as Cheerios for breakfast.
The Mayo clinic states that the top five foods best used to lower/maintain cholesterol level are: Oatmeal, Fish (omega-3 fatty acids), nuts, olive oil, and foods with added plant sterols (margarine, orange juice, etc.). Maintaining a constant healthy diet with the above foods daily can significantly help lower cholesterol levels without medication.
Yes, you can take Vitamin B3 (Niacin) which has been shown to lower cholesterol levels. If your cholesterol levels are very high, you may want to seek medical help in terms of a prescription from your doctor.
Yes, drinking water does have effects on cholesterol levels. It generally is beneficial compared to someone drinking sodas or other drinks since water is pure. Drinking the recommended amount of water for you (# from doctor) will help lower your cholesterol levels.
Some good low cholesterol snacks are oatmeal, oat bran, walnuts, and almonds. Foods with added plant sterols and stanols can help also help lower your cholesterol levels.
I know that Honey Nut Cheerios advertise to lower cholesterol. Make sure to eat healthy and exercise 3-5 times per week to reduce your cholesterol or go to your doctor and see if they can prescribe anything for you to take that will help to lower your cholesterol such as Lipitor.