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Natural remedies for avoiding cholesterol
Hypercholesterolemia, the condition in which a person's cholesterol levels are high, is what is known as a “metabolic derangement” that is a part of another disease or can lead to disease, particularly those affecting the heart. If hypercholesterolemia is detected early, then dietary changes are often sufficient to control and reverse the condition, and to avoid any lasting damage. Note however that drastic changes to the diet are required.
On the other hand, if the condition has existed for a long time, the persistent presence of excess cholesterol in the body has usually already done enough damage as to require medication in addition to dietary changes.
Your diet should essentially aim at decreasing intake of fat and cholesterol and increasing intake of fiber and complex carbohydrates. Note that trans fats and simple carbohydrates are considered to be healthy, and you should therefore try to avoid them.
Beyond these basic guidelines, you will need to discuss and chalk out a more detailed diet plan with your doctor's help, taking into account your cholesterol levels, lifestyle, and any other health conditions that may exist. For example, high blood pressure often goes along with high cholesterol, and you should therefore try to limit your intake of salt and sodium rich foods in general. Your plan should also include exercise and cutting down on tobacco and alcohol if you use either one regularly.
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