High levels of lipids and cholesterol in your blood increase the chances of you developing heart disease. You can improve your lipid profile by taking medicines (statins), taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements, and adapting to a new and healthy lifestyle. Eat healthily, get enough exercise, and manage stress.
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Please suggest a diet to lower cholesterol.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 26 years old. I just found out that I have high cholesterol. My doctors advised me to change my diet. But, they did not give any suggestions other than to avoid fast food and fatty food. My issue is that my diet option is already limited due to my food allergies (strawberries, melons... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First thing is that you should take medicines for high cholesterol and Crohn's disease. Also your BMI - body mass index is high which tends to obesity. Now your diet for two months under observation should be bland diet. A bland diet is a diet consisting of foods that... Read Full »
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