Advice on managing high cholesterol

[kordan.walker]

Hi, I’ve recently been told that my cholesterol is high and I’m looking for some practical advice from others who have dealt with this. What changes to diet or lifestyle have you found helpful? Also, are there any treatments or medications commonly used to help control high cholesterol that I should discuss with my GP?

 

[Ozzy]

This is a question better suited for a health forum, although here is some guidance from the NHS for you;

High cholesterol - How to lower your cholesterol

Find out what you can do to lower your cholesterol, such as what to eat and what to avoid.

www.nhs.uk

 

[ctrlbrk]

I’m looking for some practical advice from others who have dealt with this.

That depends very much on your current diet and any adjustment you are willing to make to your eating habits.

 

[fisicx]

Do more exercise!

Cut down on processed food (eat fresh).

Stop smoking and reduce alcohol intake (to almost nothing).

It's all in that link @Ozzy posted.

Also, are there any treatments or medications commonly used to help control high cholesterol that I should discuss with my GP?

No. It's all about exercise and diet. There is no magic pill.

 

[wayzgoose]

No. It's all about exercise and diet. There is no magic pill.

Statins?

 

[JEREMY HAWKE]

Stop getting pissed up

 

[fisicx]

Statins?

True. But they don’t work in isolation. You still need the exercise and diet change. And statins do have side effects. And it can take a number of different types before you find the one that’s right for you.

 

[Lucan Unlordly]

I was put on Statins a couple of years ago but kept forgetting to take them. My test results were ok, within the acceptable parameters but I made a conscious effort to comply. My next test showed no change to the point where my doctor wanted to double the dose.

Around 8 months ago I stopped taking them, a sort of ill advised home experiment, had a test a few weeks ago and no change. Do I need them?