Lowering cholesterol quickly and effectively requires a combination of dietary changes,
exercise, and cholesterol-lowering drugs. Here are the top strategies to reduce
cholesterol levels quickly:

1. Statins are used as drugs (atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin, pravastatin,
fluvastatin, lovastatin and pitavastatin) to decrease serum cholesterol level. Consult your
physician before taking statins.

2. Take low carb diet by avoiding white rice, refined flour, potatoes, sweet potato and
sweet fruits.

3. Include less ripe Fruits and non-starchy Vegetables in diet. These are low in calories
but high in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, e.g. leafy greens, carrots, spinach, beans,
cucumbers, broccoli, kiwi, guava, berries, oranges, papaya, etc.

4. Include whole grains and proteins in diet. Whole Grains include Brown rice, quinoa,
oats, millets, barley, and whole-wheat products. These are rich in dietary fibers.

5. Avoid refined sugars, sugary foods and drinks and sugar added fruit juices

6. Avoid all kinds of processed and junk foods like pasta, pizza, noodles, French fries,
burgers, pastries, etc.

7. Avoid all kinds of fatty foods, snacks, and unhealthy and trans fats (hydrogenated
vegetable oils)

8. Avoid non-vegetarian foods like meat, mutton, beef, pork, chicken, organ meat (liver,
brain, kidney), egg yolks, etc. Prefer roasted white meat (fish)

9. Include dry fruits like walnut and almonds, flex seeds and chia seeds in diet.

10. Quit smoking and alcohol

11. Do regular physical exercise minimum 30 minutes per day

12. Treat the disease responsible for hypercholesterolemia, like diabetes, nephrotic
syndrome, hypothyroidism, etc.

13. Reduce stress level

14. Reduce body weight, if obese.

15. Have enough sleep

Full story: https://www.quora.com/How-do-I-maintain-my-cholesterol-level?no_redirect=1

Mike Dippel

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