What is a good way to lower high cholesterol ( 285) without meds?

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(I exercise [5-6 times a week],try to eat well & drink grapefruit juice..but don't want to take meds...a good friend ( a surgeon said they can be worse for you then the high chol#'s.)

Answer 1

Without meds and at 285 - it is probably impossible. You can become a devout vegetarian and see what happens. This means no eggs, no meat, etc. I doubt it can be done by exercise. I disagree with your doctor. Lipitor is the best of all drugs. It has proven to be safe and effective for many years now. Do a search on your own and see what *you* think. One's health is ultimately her/his own responsibility. I would get a second opinion, seriously. Good health to you!

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Natural Cholesterol Guide?

Answer 4

If most of your family has high triglycerides, then it sounds like you have genetic high cholesterol. Unfortunately this means that you just drew lousy cards in the genetic lottery. It is a great myth that dietary fat affects blood cholesterol. In fact, it is carbohydrates that affect triglycerides in particular. Many people eating low carb diets see great improvements in their triglyceride levels. You could try this out and see if it works for you.I am on a low carb high fat diet. No starches of any kind, so no bread, potatoes, rice, pasta, noodles etc. No sugars and limited consumption of fruit. I do not limit fats at all. My triglycerides are 52 and my other lipids are optimal or normal. You don't have anything to lose by trying it out.

Answer 5

Total cholesterol is measured as it is required to calculate LDL although I measure LDL directly so I do not report total cholesterol to my patients. The goal for total cholesterol is less than 200 which would require a 30% drop and this is theoretically possible but not realistic without medications. The real question for me would be what are your triglycerides, VLDL, direct LDL, HDL, and LDL and HDL sub particle size. All of these tests are readily available and the full profile cost to the physician is about $50 so they are affordable. I would not consider medicating someone without the results of all of the above.

Answer 6

Sometimes it doesn't matter what you eat or do, you may have inherited cholesterol problems and they can't be just taken lightly. I don't know who your 'doctor friend' is, but he needs to give you better information on the kinds of drugs that can lower it. I take Tricor and have never had any problems or symptoms of problems for 2 years now. I would think twice before you make your decision not to take them. Every drug has its risks, but when a blood clot could be prevented by taking one, I am for it!

Answer 7

Medication is not a bad thing.You seem to be doing everything else right but a healthy lifestyle is not always the answer.You should talk to your doctor- not the one that gave you the wrong info,and add medication to your healthy lifestyle.
That cholesterol needs to come down now. No amount of oatmeal is gonna do that for you.

Medication can be part of a healthy life style.
Good luck

Answer 8

You can reduce your cholesterol level by 100 points by going on a diet that is completely free of fat for at least two weeks. Use the time to study and determine which fats will raise your cholesterol and those that don't. You can be on a diet that is cholesterol free and your cholesterol level will increase.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Try eating oatmeal for breakfast every morning if you can.