Cholesterol (High), Dyslipidemia, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipidemia. Kim Ames found helpful high cholesterol information.

High Cholesterol

Also indexed as:Cholesterol (High), Dyslipidemia, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipidemia, Hypoalphalipoproteinemia, Low HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol Damage, HDL Cholesterol Damage

Take control of your cholesterol to lower your heart disease risk. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.

• Reduce risk with fiber Add whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables to your meals to reduce heart disease risk
• Add soy protein to your diet 30 grams (about 1 ounce) a day of powdered soy protein added to food or drinks can help lower cholesterol
• Check out natural vegetable fats (plant sterols and stanols) Take 1.6 grams a day as a supplement or in specially fortified margarines to help reduce cholesterol
• Get some supplemental garlic 600 to 900 mg a day of a standardized garlic extract may help lower cholesterol and prevent hardening of the arteries
• Raise “good” cholesterol with exercise Start a regular exercise program to help raise HDL ("good") cholesterol
• Cut the bad fats Foods that contain saturated fat, hydrogenated fat, and cholesterol (such as animal products, fried foods, and baked snacks) can raise cholesterol.

These recommendations are not comprehensive and are not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. Continue reading for more in-depth, fully referenced information.

 

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