How to Reduce Lipids in a Male

Reducing lipids can help lower high cholesterol levels that can lead to health problems. Men have a higher risk of developing coronary heart disease, especially if they also have high cholesterol. Reducing lipids in men with high cholesterol can help reduce the risk of heart attack, as well. Men have several options to help reduce lipids and regulate cholesterol levels, including diet and lifestyle changes and taking lipid-lowering drugs.

Instructions

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  Add oatmeal and oat bran products to your diet. According to the Mayo Clinic, soluble fiber can help reduce the amount of cholesterol absorbed by your intestines, leading to a reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the bad type of cholesterol. Apples, pears, prunes, kidney beans and barley also contain a lot of soluble fiber.

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  Munch on a handful of almonds, walnuts, peanuts, pecans or pistachios daily to help reduce your risk of heart disease, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Walnuts also help reduce lipids and lower blood cholesterol.

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  Prepare fish high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as herring, salmon, albacore tuna, sardines, mackerel or lake trout, at least twice a week to help reduce lipids and lower cholesterol. Use canola oil or flax seed in your cooking to get the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids if you don't care for fish.

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  Eat a healthy diet low in saturated and trans fats and high in fiber and protein to help keep your cholesterol levels low.

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  Aim for 30 minutes of aerobic exercise at least three to five times a week to keep your heart healthy and avoid spikes in cholesterol and lipids that can result from being overweight.

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  Talk to your doctor about lipid-lowering drugs. Prescription medications can help prevent the body from making excess cholesterol or prevent the body from absorbing cholesterol.