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Does any body knows how reduce bad cholesterol w/out pills?

Im alergits to most pills and Im not very extrict with my diet

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Unfortunately, although avoiding dietary sources of cholesterol may be beneficial, it isn't the whole story when it comes to high levels of "bad" cholesterol. The liver manufactures much of the cholesterol in our blood stream, so it is possible to have a poor cholesterol profile despite eating a low-cholesterol diet. In reality, high levels of bad cholesterol are likely a symptom of a much more fundamental problem and not the root problem itself. Reducing levels of bad cholesterol is nice, but reducing inflammation, the primary cause of heart disease, stroke, and many other chronic problems, is much more important. Refer to the links below for more information on how to reduce cholesterol naturally and how to reduce levels of inflammation. And I second the statement a previous poster made that exercise is important.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Yes, I know...but first, I need to know what :"Im not very

    extrict with my diet"means?

    I will tell you what to do,but this is something you must do every day or don't even start.

    You must do this every day for 2 months, then get

    a cholesterol test. It should be working well.

    Buy a large bottle of QUALITY fish oil or Cod Liver Oil softgels. These should be from the pristine waters of

    Scandinavia (because all other waters are polluted.)

    They are not expensive. I will give you a link.

    Take 2 softgels in the morning,2 at lunch, and 2 at

    dinner. These are 1,000mg

    capsules.

    Send me an email after you

    have taken these for 2 months and tell me how much your cholesterol has

    lowered.

    http://www.swansonvitamins.com/

  • Donna
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Natural Cholesterol Guide?

  • 1 decade ago

    It depends what you mean by "pills". If you are prepared to try natural methods (which often come in pills) then niacin or Sytrinol (which comes from citrus fruit) might lower "bad" cholesterol. The only known side effect of niacin is short-term skin flushing - about 20-30 minutes - shortly after taking the dose.

    Also, soluble fibres like oatbran and citrus pectin bind cholesterol in the bile and make it unavailable for re-absorption, and thus drop total cholesterol and LDL. Oatbran in particular can be used as porridge, or used to thicken soups, gravy and the like.

    Source(s): Ian Campbell B.A. (Cantab.), chief technical officer at National Nutrition http://www.nationalnutrition.co.uk/
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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    All these are post remedies. Focus should be on pro-active approach - 1. Drink lot of water 2. Have seasonal fruits and vegetable, which are fresh and Satvik 3. Have fibrous diet 4. Do jog/Exercises/Yoga i.e. combination of flexibility, stretching, muscle strength, cardio 5. Eat less and at fixed timings 6. Do Pranayam 7. Do Meditation 8. Control over sense and distraction 9. Have sound sleep - go to bed early and get up early too Question : Is this info (along with your question) is based upon your experience? What does + sign means? Do we need to mix it or use it separately? Thanks for sharing the information.

  • 1 decade ago

    I reduced my cholesterol into normal ranges mainly with dietary changes.

    First, I now eat more high fiber veggies, mainly beans, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms and such. I eat very lean beef, chicken, and some fish, and lean boiled ham.

    The major source of cholesterol is the cholesterol you eat, but the cholesterol your body makes from saturated fats. Saturated fats are basically any cooking oils or cooking grease that is solid at room temperatures, such as lard, shortening, the rendered fat from hamburger or sausage, and butter or margarine. I use mostly olive oil.

  • 1 decade ago

    Unfortunately, if you are not very strict with your diet and do not wish to take pills you will continue to have a problem.

    You must decide that you wish to stick to a healthy diet and get plenty of exercise in order to start to get control over your cholesterol levels.

    Source(s): naturopath
  • 1 decade ago

    Decrease the animal products in your diet. Cholesterol only comes from animal products. Examples are cheese, egg yolks (whites are OK), milk, red meat. You don't need to become a vegetarian, just cut down a little.

    Source(s): Nurse for 13 years, and I have high cholesterol.
  • 1 decade ago

    Some people say if you don't eat fat meat like bacon etc. it will help also not too many eggs, and if the commercials are right they say to eat oatmeal. I guess a doctor or naturpath would be the ones to ask. Baddogg

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Check out this new supplement called chaga. It is documented as the world's strongest antioxidant. Go to the website www.mychaga.com/gfm2 click on black icon that says product movie and see it for yourself

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