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Q: How to lower high cholesterol fast?
My mother is 49years old and she cannot exercise because she is disabled with cancer and has to keep an oxygen tank around her at all times. She attends to eat a lot of eggs and beans. and other spanish food which I believe it isn’t helping her. So I’m asking to please give me a good diet for my mother. what would be best for her to eat? to Lower Cholesterol. Thank you! God Bless.

A: You can google “low cholesterol diet” on the internet and read which foods are appropriate and which ones are not. Medications to lower the cholesterol would be the way of choice since she is unable to do any activity or exercise. She needs to work with her doctor on her cholesterol levels and you can assist with better food choices for her.

Q: How does garlic lower high blood pressure and cholesterol?
How does garlic lower high blood pressure and cholesterol?
What Biological/ Physiological mechanism does garlic have that improves High Blood Pressure and Lower Cholesterol?

A: Garlic is NO substitute for medical attention when it comes to high blood pressure or any other medical condition. If you suffer from or suspect you suffer from high blood pressure, it is important that you see your doctor.

That said garlic has quite a reputation for helping people control blood pressure. Research shows that garlic may in fact reduce diastolic and systolic blood pressure!

“In a study, when people with high blood pressure were given one clove of garlic a day for 12 weeks, their diastolic blood pressure and cholesterol levels were significantly reduced. Eating quantities as small as one clove of garlic a day was found to have beneficial effects on managing hypertension.”(1)

Various studies on garlic have shown benefits for many other disorders such as cancer, immune problems and diabetes. Many people believe garlic is the end-all cure for just about anything including the common cold.

So how does one actually consume one raw clove of garlic a day? It’s easier than you think. Here are some suggestions:

Finely minced a clove and sprinkle on your salad
Mix with cold pasta and vegetables
Use as a dip with hot bread. Mix olive oil, spices and garlic
Mix with mayo and use on your next sandwich
Just use your imagination….
Of course, if you are unable to consume raw garlic you can always take the garlic pills. Although raw is always better.

So what exactly does garlic do?

“Garlic dilates the muscles of blood vessels, which helps in lowering blood pressure. It consists of a compound called adenosine, which helps in vasodilation and is also a muscle relaxant. Although, both raw and cooked garlic can benefit blood pressure, raw garlic is more potent and benefits faster. Garlic also interferes with the formation of blood clots and helps in reducing cholesterol. It not only helps lower the risk of colon, gastro intestinal tract and stomach cancers but also improves immunity and prevents gas formation.” (3)

“It appears, according to research that the beneficial effects of garlic on blood pressure come more from the garlic sulphides than from allicin. Unlike allicin, garlic sulphides are not destroyed by cooking.”(2)

A study from Stanford University casts doubt on the effectiveness of garlic to lower LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol levels in adults with moderately high cholesterol. LDL cholesterol is widely known as “bad cholesterol,” and is believed to be a leading contributor to heart disease.

Christopher Gardner, Ph.D., and colleagues conducted a randomized, placebo-controlled trial studying whether three different formulations of garlic could lower LDL cholesterol. The study participants were randomly divided into four groups to receive raw garlic, a powdered garlic supplement, an aged extract supplement, or a placebo.

The 169 participants who completed the study had their cholesterol levels checked monthly for the duration of the 6-month trial. None of the formulations of garlic had a statistically significant effect on the LDL cholesterol levels.

The authors caution that these results should not be generalized for all populations or all health effects. An accompanying editorial in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine points out that LDL cholesterol levels are only one factor contributing to heart disease, and that this trial did not investigate garlic’s effects on other risk factors, such as high blood pressure.

You should read some articles in the medical journal and you mmight find other pertinent infomration in regards to your concern or you can ask your physician who is an even more reliable source.

Q: How do i lower my high cholesterol?
I took a blood test 2 days ago and my results came in today, i have high cholesterol. the normal up to 200 and mine is 300. I’m 22 years old and 145lbs, so i’m pretty skinny. I guess i have high cholesterold because i eat a lot of beef. I do excersise 5-6 days a week. What do i have to eat to drastically lower my cholesterol level??

A: Cholesterol is present in any animal product (meat, milk, cheese, etc.)
It is absent from plant products (fruits, vegetables).

Eat fewer animal products and more fruits and vegetables. Exercise also helps lower the bad and raise the good cholesterol.

Q: What are some ways to lower of high Cholesterol?
i have high cholesterol and i need ways to lower it.
tips and ways please :)
thank youu
10 points!

A: Blood lipids have no correlation with heart disease. They can be a sign that something is happening but people with low levels have just as many heart attacks as those with high levels. As you get older, high levels are indicative to better health and long life.
There is a very good correlation between high calcium and heart attack. Does this mean you should lower your calcium? Of course not, any more than lowering your so called cholesterol will prevent a heart attack.
Feel free to email me for more sources. You will find that those on this site with opposing points of view, do not have the courage to allow email

Q: High Cholesterol? How to lower it with food?
what are some foods to lower high cholesterol? i heard oatmeal was one.

A: Whole Grains
Whole grains, specifically oats, contribute to the healthy maintenance of the walls of the carotid arteries. If your diet contains enough whole grains you will slow the thickening of the arterial walls, thus preventing your cholesterol levels from rising.

Pistachios and Walnuts
Pistachios and walnuts contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, fats and antioxidants. These nutrients play a contributing role in the reduction of LDL cholesterol levels (bad cholesterol) and are believed, according to studies completed at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Hood, Texas, to have the ability to reverse existing damage to arterial walls.

Blueberries
Blueberries have long been known as a “super fruit” and their ability to help lower your cholesterol is just another reason to add them to your grocery cart. Blueberries contain a chemical compound known as pterostilbene which has been shown to lower cholesterol almost as effectively as commercially manufactured drugs. Blueberries, of course, have fewer side effects.

Flaxseed Oil
Flaxseed oil has been shown to help lower cholesterol levels in men. Men who regularly take flaxseed oil supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids and alpha-linoleic acids see significant improvements in both their blood pressures and cholesterol levels.

Olives and Olive Oil
Olives, olive oil, and even avocados have a bad reputation for being high in fat. The truth is that most of the fats found in these foods are unsaturated, meaning they’re good for the heart and cholesterol levels. The unsaturated fats found in olives and olive oils will not only aid in increasing HDL levels, but have been shown through research done by the University of Jaen in Spain to have a significant impact on the prevention of diabetes as well.

Cranbery-Grape Juice
When choosing foods to lower your cholesterol it is important to remember that you need to lower your LDL (bad cholesterol) while at the same time increasing your HDL (good cholesterol). Cranberry-grape blends are the perfect solution. The antioxidants found in grape juice lower LDL levels and the nutrient properties in the cranberry juice raise HDL levels.

Fish
Fish is an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids which, as noted before, will help to lower LDL and raise HDL levels. Fish decreases triglyceride levels as well (triglycerides being the chemical form in which fats are stored within the body). If you’re not a fan of seafood you can replace the meat with a high quality fish oil supplement. Remember, the higher the quality of the supplement the less likely it will cause problems such as burping, bad breath and nausea.

Q: It’s the fish oil good to lower high cholesterol?
My doctor told me that my cholesterol is very high like 400(Triglycerides) and she advice me to take fish oil tablets.What do you advice to do to lower it?Thanks for your help.

A: Yes, fish oil will lower cholesterol,but you eat veg and do physical, avoid sugar and other stuff.
I do physical, avoid sweet and eat lot of veg boiled, and avoid constipation.

Q: What is the best medicine to lower high cholesterol?

A: There are several types of drugs available for cholesterol lowering including statins, bile acid sequestrants, nicotinic acid, fibric acids, and cholesterol absorption inhibitors. Your doctor can help decide which type of drug is best for you.

Q: what to do to lower High Cholesterol?
I am 32 years old, 5.4 and 145lb i just found out that i have a hi cholesterol, my diet is been good all the time, main food i eat is fruit and vegetables and i exercise….What do i do?

A: You can lower your cholesterol with dietary changes, exercise and weight loss if you are overweight. Fruits and vegetables help lower cholesterol due to their high fiber content. You should limit your intake of saturated fats and trans fats. You should try to consume good fats such as omega-3-fatty acids. Omega-3-fatty acids are found in fish, some nuts and are also available as fish oil supplements. Regular aerobic exercise is also important and it should be for at least 1 hour 5 times weekly. This can be any aerobic exercise you like, such as fast walking, swimming, running, biking, etc. Good luck.

Q: How do I lower high cholesterol in a=my 3.5 yr. old daughter?
My 3 year old daughter was diagnosed with a cholesterol level of 202 recently. She doesn’t eat too many sweets but does not like fruits and veggies either. She does like whole wheat breads and pasta and dairy products. Oatmeal, farina and Cheerios aresome of her favorite foods, but she also loves mac n’ cheese. She is a very active little girl who gets plenty of exercise, sleep and water. What should I do to supplement her diet and lower her cholesterol. I feel very concerned about this.

A: A great question for the pediatrician.

Sounds like your daughter has a diet high in carbohydrates.

Do you know that a diet high in carbohydrates can affect triglyceride levels? Triglycerides are a fat that live in the blood. Carbs raise triglyceride levels and it is suspected that high levels of triglycerides contribute to elevated cholesterol.

I know two pregnant women who are on special diets now b/c their triglyceride levels are high; they’ve basically had to cut out bread, starches and most importantly, simple sugars.

Q: How do I help him lower high cholesterol? ?
my dad is 50 and he has high cholesterol the doctors said he could die! im reeally scared how can i help him get rid of it? and how can he personally get rid of it???

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Q: What medication are you given to lower high cholesterol?

A: High cholesterol is caused by intake of too much saturated fats (animal fat). Since you are taking in too much saturated fat you may have an RX for now, but since food is a drug you should be able to adjust your diet to wean you off of medication completely and maintain healthy cholesterol levels.

Q: How to Lower genetically high cholesterol?
I have genetically high cholesterol. it’s near 300 I think. I’ve dropped soda, fast food, fried food, beef, ham, dessert, and candy and snack food altogether from my diet but my cholesterol levels only dropped 10 points! I work out almost everyday and bike to work. I should probably start medication but I’ve heard about the damage that can cause and I’m not ready to get on to any hard meds. I’m only 22! Any thoughts, guys? I’d appreciate some help.

A: This is my diet and my cholesterol went down-YES!

for snacking
I take coolwhip and add goodies like peanuts, almonds, walnuts that lower cholesterol and then freeze it- and i switched to fat-free cholesterol free smart balance, cream cheese, cottage cheese, etc…

and i eat the pop smart cholesterol free single serve popcorn

meals-
for dinner I eat chicken

and I make a 7-10 multi bean chili and add oats that actually work well- oats lower cholesterol and so do so many dry beans.
becareful of instant oatmeal tho- all the extras in it can raise bad cholesterol levels

drinks- skim milk, and any thing that has no cholesterol in it

I even use smart balance other products and drink skim milk etc…
my cholesterol went down 16 points in 5 months
and I cut down on snaking and am losing about 2/3 lbs a week

and for cheese- most fat-free are so ver gross- so try the lower-fat kinds

and exercises help lower some fat &cholesterol- but mostly diet lowers cholesterol- exercise helps but you have to diet to do it and it’s easy to diet too now days because almost all dairy has fat-free- I buy fat-free/cholesterol free cottage cheese, cream cheese, coolwhip to make a frozen dessert-so yummy), etc…

the facts are that oats, dry beans and certain nuts lower cholesterol- i always keep them well-stocked

Q: How can I lower my high cholesterol, and bring up my low cholesterol?

A: Eat oatmeal and other oat products.

Cut out eggs. And any hard fats, lard, butter etc.

Cut back on the red meat. Eat more fish.

Lose weight though exercise.

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

A: 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!

Q: Whats the best way you have found to lower high cholesterol and can high cholesterol cause dizzy spells?

A: First question is that a good breakfast with oat meal with fresh fruit if possible and whole wheat bread. That got my cholesterol down but it takes a few weeks and cholesterol clodding your veins could cut off circulation to the brain and cause you to become dizzy. If you get tired of oatmeal then you can have Cheerios made with whole wheat, good luck sweetie.

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