How to Lower My Cholesterol Fast

If you are asking yourself, "How can I lower my cholesterol quickly" you aren't alone. According to the American Heart Association approximately 98 million adults in the US have high cholesterol levels. Because high cholesterol can clog arteries and lead to heart attacks, it's important that you reduce your cholesterol numbers quickly. Here are some steps to help reduce your cholesterol.

Instructions

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  Eat a cholesterol friendly diet. Eat cholesterol lowering foods such as oatmeal and Cheerios. Choose whole grain pasta and rice. Reduce your fat intake by eating less red meat and more chicken or fish. Grill your meat instead of frying to significantly reduce bad cholesterol. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Stop eating fast food.

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  Get exercise. Walk at least 20-30 minutes every day. Go for a walk after meals to decrease your LDL cholesterol levels quickly. Start a light weight lifting regimen if approved by your doctor to begin gaining lean muscle mass - this is how I was able to lower my cholesterol quickly.

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  Lose the extra pounds as your weight has been shown to be a significant factor in high cholesterol levels.

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  Stop smoking as cigarettes have been shown to seriously decrease your good cholesterol levels.

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  Take cholesterol lowering medications. Talk with your doctor about reducing your cholesterol quickly using high cholesterol medications such as Crestor. Take your medication faithfully as prescribed.