What is the most effective way to lower cholesterol without taking statin drugs?

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All of the above answers are good, especially eating oatmeal once a day. However, be careful not to buy flavored instant oatmeal that is high in sugar. Try instead the oatmeal marketed with 50% less sugar. Even better, buy the good ole Quaker Whole oats, and add some cinnamon and/or Splenda to taste. Lowering intake of saturated fats also a big help.
There are also helpful medication on the market that work a little differently then a statin. One of which is called Zetia. Zetia works to selectively inhibit small intestine cholesterol absorption. However, as effective as they are, they still dont work as well as a statin drug. It has been demonstrated by numerous studies that statins reduce mortality. In fact, studies have now shown that statins reduce the incidence of a second heart attack if taken immediatly status-post inital myocardial infarction. They are now considered post-heart attack protocol drugs.
To summerize: unless you have strong adverse reactions to a statin It is strongly recommended to be started on 1 if you LDL cholesterol is extremely high, or if you have a history of heart disease. However, diet, exercise, whole grain oatmeal all have been shown to slowly decrease cholesterol levels

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Eat a healthy diet. Include plenty of fruits, vegetables and especially whole grains.

Eat fruits and veggies and eat a bowl of oatmeal everyday. The oatmeal sucks cholesterol out of your body

EXCERSISE AND DON'T EAT YELLOW PART OF EGG, NO DAIRY FAT,IE WHOLE MILK.ONLY SKIM OR 1%. AND STAY AWAY FROM RED MEAT.
EAT CHICKEN INSTEAD AND ANY GOOD HEALTHY FOODS.FRIUT AND VEGGIES. GOOD LUCK!

Follow a low saturated fat, low-cholesterol diet.

Be more physically active.

Lose weight if you are overweight.

Eat oatmeal ever day.

Eating a bowl of Quaker oatmeal everyday for 30 days really helps.

lol cheerios. Dont you watch commercials? just kdding thought it was good.lol

Eat less saturated fats - from meat and diary.
Eat more healthy 'omega' fats - from oily fish, seeds and nuts.

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Exercise is the most important factor that reduces bad cholestrol and improves good cholesterol. Diet is second.

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