How To Reduce Cholesterol Levels- 1576 Questions Answered

Immediately I should reduce the cholesterol what steps can I take ..now the cholesterol level are very high.

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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HELLO, CHANGE THE LIFE PATTERN. BLEND DIET STRICTLY.IF NON VEG REDUCE IT TO ONE TIME A MONTH.. WALKING BRICK FOURTY MIN FOR FIVE DAYS IN A WEEK. TABLET URSITOR SR 450mg TWO-TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FO ... Read More

My cholesterol level is 241 . Is it compulsory to take tablets to reduce cholesterol or can bring it down by regular workouts?

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Dr. Sivabal V Cardiologist | Thiruvananthapuram

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Good morning sir/madam. How I can reduce cholesterol (triglycerides).and LDL. And improve HDL. My age is 40 and my Triglycerides level is 165 Serum cholesterol is 230 Non HDL cholesterol is 160 HDL is 71 LDL is 127.

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Ms. Trupti Padhi Dietitian/Nutritionist | Bhubaneswar

Gud morning pls connect directly. ... Read More

Hi, I got my blood report i would like to have supliment for vitamin D.. could you please help medicine to reduce cholesterol level

Asked for Female, 32 Years 128 Views v

Dr. Himani Negi Homoeopath | Chennai

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Hi dear a homoeopathic constitutional treatment will give you a permanent cure naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance and permanent cure without any side ... Read More

Hi I am a 27 year old female. I recently did my cholesterol level check and found out that my HDL level is 38 and my LDL level is 170. How can I reduce this level. Can I do it naturally or I need medication? Thanks

Asked for Female, 26 Years 414 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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Hello, LDL is very high. Life pattern to change n diet to change to almost vegitarian bland is utmost importance. 11 almond to soak at night nin morning peal of and chew as much as u can n deglutenate ... Read More

Having high cholesterol need help. How reduce it and maintain it. And what foods to avoid and what to eat?

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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HELLO, CONSULT A GENERAL PHYSICIAN M.D.. TILL THAN, BRISK WALK FOR FORTY MINUTES FOR FIVE DAYS IN A WEEK IS VERY EFFECTIVE. I HAD IN MY FAMILY TRIGLYCERIDE IS MORE THAN 600NOW ON SIX MONTHS IT IS ... Read More

Hello I reduced cholesterol level from Total cholesterol - 246mg/dl Hdl- 40mg/dl LDL - 179mg/dl Triglycerides - 186mg/dl To Total cholesterol - 215mg/dl Hdl- 33 mg/dl LDL - 153mg/dl Triglycerides - 145mg/dl in one month. Should I go for medication? Doctor suggested I check for a month if I am able to reduce and get back. Please suggest!

Asked for Male, 33 Years 215 Views v

Dr. Pramod Reddy Kandakure Cardiac Surgeon | Hyderabad

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Dietary modifications and exercises are important to reduce cholesterol ... Read More

Sir/mam please check my mother cholesterol levels, just we checked cholesterol levels normally, she don't have any problems

Asked for Female, 23 Years 73 Views v

Ms. Neha Suryawanshi Dietitian/Nutritionist | Mumbai

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Hi Doctor, I have cholesterol overall level at 360. Can you suggest ways to reduce the same please. Thanks. Gnanasekar

Asked for Male, 40 Years 413 Views v

Dr. Anand Chopda Cardiologist | Bangalore

Yes do exercise, do weight loss, diet, Need to see your complete cholesterol reports so that can guide on medication, can take natural supplement s omega 3 ... Read More

Sir i have very low level of cholesterol due to taking 5 months of statin ..i take bp tablet telma am...i attached my reports...should i continue statin 20 mg of atorva?

Asked for Female, 29 Years 148 Views v

Dr. Vivek Singh General Physician | Delhi

I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ... Read More

My fasting blood test shows total cholesterol 256 mg/dL and triglycerides 536 mg/dL. Are these levels dangerous? What additional tests are needed, and do I need medication to reduce them?

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Dr. Ankita Gahlot Obstetrician | Bangalore

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Both readings are above the safe range. A total cholesterol of 256 falls in the high category, and a triglyceride level of 536 is very high on its own, high enough that it needs attention regardless o ... Read More

Hi my cholesterol levels - LDL 167 & Total cholesterol 237 & triglycerides 111. Kindly prescribe me ayurvedic medicine to lower the levels. Also advice the natural remedies to lower .Thanks in advance.

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Dr. Ankita Gahlot Obstetrician | Bangalore

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Your LDL and total cholesterol are above the usual healthy range, while your triglycerides are normal. This pattern often responds well to diet and lifestyle changes first, especially since you have n ... Read More

I took cholesterol test my report is like cholesterol levels Iis 152 triglycerides 46 hdl cholesterol is 48 ldl cholesterol is 94.8 vldl cholesterol is 9.2 cholesterol hdl ratio is 3.2 non hdl cholesterol is 104

Asked for Female, 24 Years 39 Views v

Dr. Pallapothula Naveen Chandratej Cardiologist | Hyderabad

Normal .. practice lifestyle changes ... Read More

32M, seeking General Medicine consult for rising cholesterol/lipid trend + borderline HbA1c. Total Cholesterol: 264 (Nov'25) → 191 (Mar'26) → 239 (Jul'26) LDL: 174 → 123 → 192 Triglycerides: 213 → 209 → 277 HDL: 48 → 33 → 47 HbA1c: 5.7 (Mar'26), 5.7 (Jul'26) — pre-diabetic range, unchanged Vitam

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Mr. Amit kumar General Physician | Hisar

Plz connect on proctor. I will definitely help you ... Read More

Hi, Two yrs before my husband had high cholesterol and had some pain in heart so we did chk and treatment for cholesterol.now again we had a blood test just to chk once..so attached report seems again it's high..can we able to reduce this via food or need treatment..if we can by food pls suggest.i have attached report pls let me know

Asked for Female, 31 Years 52 Views v

Dr. Amit Bharadiya Cardiologist | Ahmednagar

Very high levels. Of course, he should modify his lifestyle, including eating habits and starting of regular exercise. But he’ll also need medical management for the same. Kindly consult your cardiolo ... Read More

Hi, Two yrs before my husband had high cholesterol and had some pain in heart so we did chk and treatment for cholesterol.now again we had a blood test just to chk once..so attached report seems again it's high..can we able to reduce this via food or need treatment..if we can by food pls suggest.i have attached report pls let me know

Asked for Female, 31 Years 92 Views v

Dr. Sai Swetha Bobburi General Physician | Hyderabad

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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance. Feel free to consult me for further assistance. ... Read More

Hi doctors recently i was diagnosed with border line b12 my hb is 13 & ferritin levels doctor prescribed me nurokind1500 injections my ferritin is 18 where lab range is 6-137 I am a vegetarian i read somewhere taking b13 reduce more ferritin am getting scared now Is it true if we take b12 feritin will reduce ?

Asked for Female, 34 Years 130 Views v

Dr. Yuvraj Arora Monga General Physician | Delhi

Ferritin levels may go down Dònt worry about that U may add Iron supplements also for 6-8 week period ... Read More

Blood report indicates high triglycerides and high cholesterol levels. Treatment options and whom to consult on top priority

Asked for Female, 74 Years 66 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I have cholesterol level 249 should I take statin ? Will Consuming statin should be continued for long period?

Asked for Male, 40 Years 135 Views v

Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

I have high uric acid and cholesterol levels in my body.i would like to get a diet plan to reduce them

Asked for Male, 44 Years 126 Views v

Dr. Manissha Chaudhri General Physician | Gurgaon

High cholesterol and high uric acid, makes food group choices a bit tricky. Contrary to the fads that one reads....you will not benefit from a high protein, low carb diet. Best would be to meet a nut ... Read More

My husband total cholesterol level was 173 but his triglycerides level was 359 and Hdl 38 non hdl 135 and VLDL 71.8 Is it normal or consult any doctor. Pls give me a reply

Asked for Female, 24 Years 78 Views v

Dr. Sneka Priyadarshini General Practitioner | Perambalur

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Dear Madam, Thank you for sharing your husbandâs lipid profile values. His total cholesterol (173 mg/dL) is within the normal range. However, the triglycerides level (359 mg/dL) is significantly e ... Read More

Hello all, I am attaching my father's blood report. I want to know that does this level of cholesterol required medicine . Kindly help me.

Asked for Male, 26 Years 53 Views v

Dr. Hard Shah Family Physician | Ahmedabad

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Hii ; does he have diabetes ; hypertension ; ? His ldl his 160 need treatment ... Read More

My cholesterol is above the normal range. Should I take Atrovastine 20 lifelong. My angiography is clear but on ramp walking I feel slightly uncomfortable in the centre of lungs

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Dr. Paramjeet Singh Cardiologist | Ghaziabad

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If your cholesterol level is high and your geography is normal, you will need lifestyle, changes and temporary. You can use statin to reduce your lipids under a Cardiologist guidance ... Read More

I recently did lipid profile test and the results are : Total Cholesterol : 219 mg/dl Triglycerides : 85 HDL : 48 LDL : 82 Non HDL : 171 This is two months after a previous blood test where my LDL was 145, TC 241. Please do comment.

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Dr. Prethiviraj Selvaraju Cardiologist | Chennai

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Are you taking any medications Any family history of hypercholestrolemia Need detailed history Get back ... Read More

I tested for cholesterol on the 30 October 2025. Have attached the test report. Kindly advise. My health is normal.

Asked for Male, 56 Years 79 Views v

Dr. Rajat Shrivastava Pediatrician | Indore

Your reports state high cholesterol level. Needing dietary modifications. and medication if needed ... Read More

3 months ago my hba1c was 6.1, I used to have sweets daily, weight was 79 kg, then I stopped total sweets and reduced weight to 72kg, height 5'6", now hba1c is 4.7, but cholesterol is 210, triglycerides normal, what should I do, no history of any diseases, still don't take sweets , should I lose more weight? Or what

Asked for Male, 24 Years 103 Views v

Dr. Lt. Col. R P Singh Cardiologist | Lucknow

Nothing to worry. Continue good life style. ... Read More

Thyroid level is very high around 13 and cholesterol levels are not stable.Need to reduce weight and become healthy lifestyle

Asked for Female, 28 Years 101 Views v

Ms. Sushma Upadhyay Dietitian/Nutritionist | Delhi

Consult directly. ... Read More

My cholesterol levels got increased. Total : 211 HDL : 45 LDL : 142 Non HDL : 166 What should be actions plan

Asked for Male, 32 Years 148 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

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Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

My total cholesterol level is 203mg/dl.. I don't have any other parameter numbers like HDL or LDL.. Please let me know what this number denotes? And should I go for another test or what are the precautions and subsequences of this ?

Asked for Female, 35 Years 81 Views v

Dr. Manoj Bansal Cardiologist | Indore

Get a complete Lipid profile done. LDL levels should be directly measured and not calculated. ... Read More

My husband is having is no symptoms but when we did routine blood work, we found that is having high level of cholesterol as per reference range given in lab report and bilirubin level Kindly suggest on this What to do next Attached lab reports for ur reference

Asked for Female, 31 Years 104 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta General Physician | Greater Noida

He has indirect biruubin high means having red cells broken down . It’s called haemolytic anemia. His LDL is high so he will need B12 and medicine for lowering lipids. Contact a physician ... Read More

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Immediately I should reduce the cholesterol what steps can I take ..now the cholesterol level are very high.

My cholesterol level is 241 . Is it compulsory to take tablets to reduce cholesterol or can bring it down by regular workouts?

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Good morning sir/madam. How I can reduce cholesterol (triglycerides).and LDL. And improve HDL. My age is 40 and my Triglycerides level is 165 Serum cholesterol is 230 Non HDL cholesterol is 160 HDL is 71 LDL is 127.

Hi, I got my blood report i would like to have supliment for vitamin D.. could you please help medicine to reduce cholesterol level

Hi I am a 27 year old female. I recently did my cholesterol level check and found out that my HDL level is 38 and my LDL level is 170. How can I reduce this level. Can I do it naturally or I need medication? Thanks

Having high cholesterol need help. How reduce it and maintain it. And what foods to avoid and what to eat?

Sir/mam please check my mother cholesterol levels, just we checked cholesterol levels normally, she don't have any problems

Hi Doctor, I have cholesterol overall level at 360. Can you suggest ways to reduce the same please. Thanks. Gnanasekar

Sir i have very low level of cholesterol due to taking 5 months of statin ..i take bp tablet telma am...i attached my reports...should i continue statin 20 mg of atorva?

My fasting blood test shows total cholesterol 256 mg/dL and triglycerides 536 mg/dL. Are these levels dangerous? What additional tests are needed, and do I need medication to reduce them?

Hi my cholesterol levels - LDL 167 & Total cholesterol 237 & triglycerides 111. Kindly prescribe me ayurvedic medicine to lower the levels. Also advice the natural remedies to lower .Thanks in advance.

I took cholesterol test my report is like cholesterol levels Iis 152 triglycerides 46 hdl cholesterol is 48 ldl cholesterol is 94.8 vldl cholesterol is 9.2 cholesterol hdl ratio is 3.2 non hdl cholesterol is 104

Blood report indicates high triglycerides and high cholesterol levels. Treatment options and whom to consult on top priority

I have cholesterol level 249 should I take statin ? Will Consuming statin should be continued for long period?

I have high uric acid and cholesterol levels in my body.i would like to get a diet plan to reduce them

My husband total cholesterol level was 173 but his triglycerides level was 359 and Hdl 38 non hdl 135 and VLDL 71.8 Is it normal or consult any doctor. Pls give me a reply

Hello all, I am attaching my father's blood report. I want to know that does this level of cholesterol required medicine . Kindly help me.

My cholesterol is above the normal range. Should I take Atrovastine 20 lifelong. My angiography is clear but on ramp walking I feel slightly uncomfortable in the centre of lungs

I recently did lipid profile test and the results are : Total Cholesterol : 219 mg/dl Triglycerides : 85 HDL : 48 LDL : 82 Non HDL : 171 This is two months after a previous blood test where my LDL was 145, TC 241. Please do comment.

I tested for cholesterol on the 30 October 2025. Have attached the test report. Kindly advise. My health is normal.

Thyroid level is very high around 13 and cholesterol levels are not stable.Need to reduce weight and become healthy lifestyle

My cholesterol levels got increased. Total : 211 HDL : 45 LDL : 142 Non HDL : 166 What should be actions plan

My total cholesterol level is 203mg/dl.. I don't have any other parameter numbers like HDL or LDL.. Please let me know what this number denotes? And should I go for another test or what are the precautions and subsequences of this ?

My husband is having is no symptoms but when we did routine blood work, we found that is having high level of cholesterol as per reference range given in lab report and bilirubin level Kindly suggest on this What to do next Attached lab reports for ur reference

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