9 Healthy Choices for Cholesterol Control

1. Vitamin D and calcium supplements can improve your lipid profile.

Dr. Joseph Mercola, “.” Mercola. April 14, 2014.      

2. Combining Welchol (Colesevelam) with diet and exercise can lower your bad low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.

“”PDR Health.      

3. Research indicates that added sucrose and high-fructose corn syrup contribute to heart disease more than saturated fat.

Renata Trister, D.O., “.” Vernon Integrative Medicine Group.              

4. Soybeans are rich in soluble fiber and isoflavones, which reduce cholesterol levels.

Aurora Geib, “.” Natural News. June 8, 2014.          

5. The pectin soluble fiber in oranges forms a gooey mass in your stomach that traps cholesterol and carries it out of your body before your bloodstream can absorb it.

Ben Ince, “.” Men’s Fitness. April 3, 2014.      

6. Strawberries can decrease bad LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels significantly.

Plataforma SINC, “.” Science Daily. Feb. 14, 2014.      

7. Jogging, running and aerobics can lower lousy LDL cholesterol by 5 to 10 percent and raise healthy HDL by 3 to 6 percent.

Jennifer Moll, PharmD, “” About. May 20, 2014.      

8. Moderate-intensity walking, walk-jogging, cycling or swimming for three to four hours per week can reduce total cholesterol by 10­ to 20 percent after 12 to 16 weeks.

Ralph La Forge, M.S., “.” Ace Fitness.

 

 

9. Revise your cholesterol-management approach if you notice xanthomas, small yellowish bumps on your skin that indicate your blood fat levels are too high.

“.” Skin Site.