High LDL cholesterol contributes to cardiovascular disease. Diet and exercise are foundational. Herbal support can meaningfully improve lipid profiles.
High LDL cholesterol contributes to cardiovascular disease. Diet and exercise are foundational. Herbal support can meaningfully improve lipid profiles.
Usually no symptoms. Very high levels: yellow patches around eyes (xanthelasma), tendon deposits.
Annual lipid panels, family history of early heart disease, very high levels, existing cardiovascular disease — discuss statins and other options.
Mediterranean or DASH diet, reduce saturated/trans fats, increase soluble fiber, exercise 30+ min daily, weight management, omega-3 rich foods.
Red Yeast Rice contains natural statin compound (monitor like medication). Plant sterols. Psyllium husk. Garlic. Berberine. Bergamot. Artichoke leaf. Niacin (B3). Omega-3s. Green tea. Guggulipid. Fenugreek.
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