How to Lower My Cholesteral Fast

It is estimated that more than 100 million Americans have high cholesterol. Because high cholesterol is such a common problem, doctors recommend people older than 20 to have their cholesterol tested every 3 to 5 years. A high cholesterol reading is defined by a person's total cholesterol being over 240. Once cholesterol levels reach a certain level, you run the risks of many health conditions. These health conditions include heart disease, heart attack and stroke. Fortunately there are many ways to lower your cholesterol and eliminate the risks of experiencing one of the many adverse health effects associated with high cholesterol.

Things You'll Need

• Natural supplements
• Medication

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Instructions

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  Figure out what is causing you to have high cholesterol. Pinpointing the cause of your high cholesterol will make it easier to lower it quickly. Seek professional assistance in finding the main cause of it by consulting a nutritionist or doctor. Such specialists will review your diet and lifestyle, as well as run tests to determine what specific changes need to be made in order for you to focus on while lowering your cholesterol.

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  Make the proper changes to your diet. Eliminating high cholesterol foods such as red meat, fried foods and greasy fast food, and replacing them with healthy choices such as grilled chicken, fruits, vegetables and grains will lower your Low-density lipoproteins (bad cholesterol) and promote your high-density lipoproteins (good cholesterol). When eating at fast food restaurants, be sure to request a nutrition menu to see how much cholesterol and fat content is in the food before you place your order. When shopping for groceries pay attention to the nutrition labels for cholesterol and fat content. Controlling which foods you put in your body is perhaps the best way to control your cholesterol.

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  Exercise daily. Exercise is a highly effective way to lower your cholesterol fast. Lack of exercise results in fat and cholesterol being built up in the arteries. Daily exercise will burn off that fat and lower your cholesterol levels. Include a brisk walk or light jog around your neighborhood in to your daily routine.

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  Use natural supplements to help lower and control your cholesterol levels. Buy a few natural cholesterol supplements. Many people have reported positive results from supplements such as Niacin, Omega-3 and salmon-oil capsules. Take as directed on the bottle.

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  Consult your doctor to learn more about prescription cholesterol medications. A few of the most popular prescription medications used to treat high cholesterol are Lipitor and Zetia. Your doctor will be able to help prescribe the medication that is right for you.