my father has a cholesterol level of 811!!!
the doctors say its deadly! i love him dearly more than life itself!!!
please list ways of lowering cholestrol which ever way you know how!!
thank you so vey much!
2007-03-28 14:00:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
I am terribly sorry about your fathers cholesterol levels but things can be done........ My dad was on medication and that was not enough. He changed his diet and it is very hard but worked. He strictly eats fruits and vegetables but makes sure to get his protein, fiber and other missed vitamins from meat from protein shakes. Actually , I believe they are whey shakes and he does not eat bread or flour but substitutes special wheat instead that can be found in organic grocery stores. He also takes vitamins and minerals. His cholesterol has not only lowered but he has been able to get off all medications WITH his Doctor's permission now. I was so worried about him and can understand your concern and worries. It is a life altering diet but it can help and Dr.'s can help in informing him in healthy ways to eat. If you were to sit down with him and share your concerns perhaps that would help too. Maybe you could go to a Nutritionist together. I wish you and your dad all the luck. I hope things get better for him.
2007-03-29 21:58:49 · answer #1 · answered by Hopeful 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first he needs to change his diet. less fried, greasy foods. if he's going to eat meat, baked or grilled. more vegetables and fruits. stay away from avacados though. loaded with it. he needs to exercise more. he also will need some type of cholesterol lowering medication, like Lipitor or Crestor. all this should help. some people are prone to hyperlipidemia due to their heredity but that is an outrageously high number. he has to make major lifestyle changes, quickly
2007-03-29 05:44:22 · answer #2 · answered by scburk67 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cholesterol is in meat products and fried foods. Make him eat more fruits and vegtables. Cut back on the meats for awhile, more vegetarian diet till his level goes down.
2007-03-28 21:09:39 · answer #3 · answered by comediankid4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get more exercise, and eliminate as much fat from the diet as deemed healthy. Cholesterol lowering drug may be necessary too.
2007-03-28 21:32:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My father has the exact same cholesterol level!!! I know what it feels like... :*(
2007-03-28 22:17:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cheerios! stop eating fried food/greasy foods..
2007-03-28 21:03:49 · answer #6 · answered by blue_is_troo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋