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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cholesterol — know your numbers Treating high cholesterol depends on individual risk The higher the risk — for example, with someone who already had a heart attack — a higher percent of reduction is needed Medication to lower cholesterol can reduce LDL by about 60% to 65% Lifestyle changes can reduce LDL by 10% to 15% Several medications can help manage lipids
Cholesterol: Top foods to improve your numbers - Mayo Clinic Soluble fiber can reduce the absorption of cholesterol into your bloodstream Five to 10 grams or more of soluble fiber a day decreases your LDL cholesterol One serving of a breakfast cereal with oatmeal or oat bran provides 3 to 4 grams of fiber If you add fruit, such as a banana or berries, you'll get even more fiber
Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks - Mayo Clinic Statins lower cholesterol and protect against heart attack and stroke But they may lead to side effects in some people Healthcare professionals often prescribe statins for people with high cholesterol Statins help lower total cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke
Cholesterol test - Mayo Clinic A cholesterol test is an important way to check your health High cholesterol levels often are a key risk factor for a common type of heart disease called coronary artery disease Coronary artery disease can lead to conditions such as heart attack and stroke
Should women take statins for cholesterol? - Mayo Clinic Press When cholesterol builds up, it lines the walls of the arteries, which increases risk of heart disease and stroke Most women do well on statins, and the medication does lower their incidence of cardiovascular disease
Statins: Are these cholesterol-lowering drugs right for you? If your risk is very low, you probably won't need a statin, unless your LDL is above 190 mg dL (4 92 mmol L) If your risk is very high — for example, you've had a heart attack in the past — a statin may be helpful even if you don't have high cholesterol Besides cholesterol, other risk factors for heart disease and stroke are:
High-protein diets: Are they safe? - Mayo Clinic Some high-protein diets allow red meats, processed meats and other foods high in saturated fat These foods may increase your risk of heart disease And they can increase your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the "bad" cholesterol A high-protein diet may worsen how well a kidney works in people with kidney disease
HDL cholesterol: How to boost your good cholesterol High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is known as the "good" cholesterol because it helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream A higher level of HDL cholesterol is linked to a lower risk of heart disease