Got my blood drawn for life insurance policy. All fine except cholesterol a little high. What can I do to get it lower?
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i get mine checked again next week for same reasons.
i cut out the fried foods and excercised a bit more.
have already dropped close to 20 lbs and am at my high school weight
eggs and shrimp were the other two things i really like that i cut out since both are high in cholesterol.
been eating a bunch of steamed veggies, fish, venison
hopefully the blood test will come back with better results this time
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Originally posted by glen View Postthere are several supplements and changes to your diet that will help. Increase your fiber intake is helpful as well
I take these
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A dietary option was not available for my cholesterol. I unfortunately have to take Pravistatin. Good thing is that since I have been taking i,t my levels are finally in the normal range. It is a bummer, I hope diet and exercise will work for you. I apparently have some poor genetics when it comes to cholesterol.
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Originally posted by Ragin' View PostI got put in prescription crap. It kinda sorta worked. Started taking red krill oil and dropped the meds. After 3 months my triglycerides dropped almost in half and my bad cholesterol dropped to the top of range from way up.
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Diet is going to be huge, as well as exercise. Just like mentioned above.
Eat like a diabetic.
No sugars or fried foods; stick with fruits and veggies, good meats. Nuts are a good thing.
No soda. No booze. No candy or desserts.
Add in a little activity, and that will help move things along.
All that said, some folks seem to be genetically predisposed to have high cholesterol numbers. I have a buddy that is a cyclist, extremely low body fat, eats nothing but fresh organic foods, and still has to take meds for his cholesterol.
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Originally posted by Gummi Bear View PostDiet is going to be huge, as well as exercise. Just like mentioned above.
Eat like a diabetic.
No sugars or fried foods; stick with fruits and veggies, good meats. Nuts are a good thing.
No soda. No booze. No candy or desserts.
Add in a little activity, and that will help move things along.
All that said, some folks seem to be genetically predisposed to have high cholesterol numbers. I have a buddy that is a cyclist, extremely low body fat, eats nothing but fresh organic foods, and still has to take meds for his cholesterol.
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Originally posted by Gummi Bear View PostDiet is going to be huge, as well as exercise. Just like mentioned above.
Eat like a diabetic.
No sugars or fried foods; stick with fruits and veggies, good meats. Nuts are a good thing.
No soda. No booze. No candy or desserts.
Add in a little activity, and that will help move things along.
All that said, some folks seem to be genetically predisposed to have high cholesterol numbers. I have a buddy that is a cyclist, extremely low body fat, eats nothing but fresh organic foods, and still has to take meds for his cholesterol.
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