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Cholestrol issues
Hello, this is for male 37 years old, smoker, in a mentally stressful and sedentary job. His total cholesteol level is 203 (ideal <200), LDL is 145 (ideal <100) and non HDL Cholestrol is 160.3 (ideal <160). What precautions wrt diet and exercise need to be taken, please help.
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Dr. Nikhila Pachani
Cardiologist
14 yrs exp
Rajkot
Low fats in diet, esp trans fats.
Increase Fibre in diet
Walk daily 45-50 min - ideally intense
Stop smoking
Need some meditation
Avoid excess oils, butter, fried foods .
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Strict diet n exercise
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Dr. Ajeya N. Ukadgaonkar
Interventional Cardiologist
13 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Exercise regularly for at least 30 minutes a day which includes either brisk walk or jogging or cycling. Keep BMI < 25. Avoid junk food alcohol and smoking. Have high fiber diet
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Dr. Abhinav Chhabra
Cardiologist
12 yrs exp
New Delhi
150 mins / week - intense work out
Avoid saturated fat / Refined carbs
Omega 3 fatty acid rich food
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