What are the Treatment for high triglycerides and high cholesterol?

Answer 1

Elevated cholesterol levels are treated with a strict diet of low saturated fat, trans fat-free, low cholesterol foods. Hypolipidemic agents, such as statins, fibrates cholesterol abosprbtion inhibitors, nicotinic acids derivates or bile acid sequestrants are often used. A natural high-quality fish oil, rich in Omega-3 acids have also been used. In the past, extreme cases have been treated with partial bypass surgery, which has now been superseded by medication.

Answer 2

Some treatments available for high cholesterol include reducing the amount of fat in one's diet and exercising more. One may also choose to use medications under a doctor's supervision which reduce cholesterol over time. Two of these medications are Zetia and Advicor.

Answer 3

avoid eating too much saturated fats and other fats and you can take a drug called statins which stops the liver producing so much cholesterol

Answer 4

A wide variety of prescription medicines are available to treat cholesterol problems.