{"id":135224,"date":"2024-12-09T22:04:51","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T15:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=135224"},"modified":"2024-12-09T22:04:51","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T15:04:51","slug":"three-non-pharmaceutical-interventions-that-work-in-as-little-as-four-weeks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=135224","title":{"rendered":"Three non-pharmaceutical interventions that work &#8216;in as little as four weeks&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>People with high cholesterol generally fall into two distinct categories, those who need cholesterol-lowering medication and those who do not. <\/p>\n<p>The second group will generally be advised to adopt healthy lifestyle changes to improve their lipid profile, starting with diet.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"rebellt-item&#10;        &#10;        &#10;        &#10;        col1\" id=\"rebelltitem1\" data-id=\"1\" data-reload-ads=\"false\" data-is-image=\"False\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.gbnews.com\/health\/how-to-reduce-cholesterol-without-statins?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1\" data-basename=\"particle-1\" data-post-id=\"2670391193\" data-published-at=\"1733741855\" data-use-pagination=\"False\">\n<p>In some cases, these non-pharmaceutical methods can deliver results within a matter of weeks,  certified nutritionist Irene Astaficheva told GB News. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou can see a reduction in LDL levels in as little as four to six weeks if you change your diet and lifestyle,\u201d explained the expert. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rebellt-item&#10;        &#10;        &#10;        &#10;        col1\" id=\"rebelltitem2\" data-id=\"2\" data-reload-ads=\"false\" data-is-image=\"True\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.gbnews.com\/health\/how-to-reduce-cholesterol-without-statins?rebelltitem=2#rebelltitem2\" data-basename=\"particle-2\" data-post-id=\"2670391193\" data-published-at=\"1733741855\" data-use-pagination=\"False\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"506c7\" data-rm-shortcode-id=\"3688ab2afe599eba6e4d6da953c70e2c\" data-rm-shortcode-name=\"rebelmouse-image\" class=\"rm-shortcode rm-lazyloadable-image \" lazy-loadable=\"true\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%205800%203374'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-runner-src=\"https:\/\/www.gbnews.com\/media-library\/biscuits-high-cholesterol.jpg?id=55216256&amp;width=980\" width=\"5800\" height=\"3374\" alt=\"Biscuits high cholesterol\"\/><small class=\"image-media media-caption\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Processed foods should be limited to manage high cholesterol levels <\/p>\n<p><small class=\"image-media media-photo-credit\"\/><\/p>\n<p>GETTY <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rebellt-item&#10;        &#10;        &#10;        &#10;        col1\" id=\"rebelltitem3\" data-id=\"3\" data-reload-ads=\"false\" data-is-image=\"False\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.gbnews.com\/health\/how-to-reduce-cholesterol-without-statins?rebelltitem=3#rebelltitem3\" data-basename=\"particle-3\" data-post-id=\"2670391193\" data-published-at=\"1733741855\" data-use-pagination=\"False\">\n<p>\u201cIt depends on how seriously you take the changes, in particular, if you increase your fibre intake, reduce saturated fat and exercise regularly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A balanced diet is also crucial, with an emphasis on reducing saturated fats found in red meat, high-fat dairy products and fried foods.<\/p>\n<p>Swapping these out for vegetables, fruits, legumes and whole grains will also support a healthier blood lipid profile. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rebellt-item&#10;        &#10;        &#10;        &#10;        col1\" id=\"rebelltitem5\" data-id=\"5\" data-reload-ads=\"false\" data-is-image=\"False\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.gbnews.com\/health\/how-to-reduce-cholesterol-without-statins?rebelltitem=5#rebelltitem5\" data-basename=\"particle-5\" data-post-id=\"2670391193\" data-published-at=\"1733741855\" data-use-pagination=\"False\">\n<p>Irene noted: \u201cThere are certain foods that can help lower cholesterol levels, but they are not a substitute for statins. For example, phytosterols and plant stanols. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese substances, found in vegetable oils, nuts, seeds and specially fortified foods (such as margarine) can help lower LDL cholesterol.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRegular physical activity greatly impacts cholesterol levels,\u201d the expert added. \u201cIncreasing your physical activity not only lowers LDL but also increases the level of \u2018good\u2019 cholesterol (HDL).\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bradley Serwer, an interventional cardiologist and chief medical officer at VitalSolution added that the portfolio diet has gained popularity and has been well-studied over the past 10 years. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rebellt-item&#10;        &#10;        &#10;        &#10;        col1\" id=\"rebelltitem8\" data-id=\"8\" data-reload-ads=\"false\" data-is-image=\"True\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.gbnews.com\/health\/how-to-reduce-cholesterol-without-statins?rebelltitem=8#rebelltitem8\" data-basename=\"particle-8\" data-post-id=\"2670391193\" data-published-at=\"1733741855\" data-use-pagination=\"False\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"ec0eb\" data-rm-shortcode-id=\"4c67675e106f6eecfbbb41768dee5b22\" data-rm-shortcode-name=\"rebelmouse-image\" class=\"rm-shortcode rm-lazyloadable-image \" lazy-loadable=\"true\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201312%20872'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-runner-src=\"https:\/\/www.gbnews.com\/media-library\/spreading-butter-on-bread.jpg?id=55216410&amp;width=980\" width=\"1312\" height=\"872\" alt=\"spreading butter on bread\"\/><small class=\"image-media media-caption\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Plant sterols are added to certain spreads like margarine<\/p>\n<p><small class=\"image-media media-photo-credit\"\/><\/p>\n<p>GETTY <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe portfolio diet is a plant-based diet designed to lower cholesterol,\u201d the expert told GB News. <\/p>\n<p>It includes foods high in soluble fibre, typically found in oats, barley, beans, lentils, fruits and vegetables. <\/p>\n<p>The diet also emphasises soy protein found in tofu and soy milk, as well as plant sterols found in certain margarine, orange juice and other fortified products. <\/p>\n<p>Nuts, particularly almonds, walnuts and other tree nuts, are equally beneficial for managing high cholesterol levels in the blood. 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