Before recommending any pharmaceutical treatments to help cholesterol reducing, your physician will suggest a diet and lifestyle change. Usually, through changing what you eat coupled with regular exercise, you can lower your cholesterol level in a matter of months. Proper diet and exercise has been shown to be the most effective way to cholesterol reducing.

However, if this regimen doesn’t work after a few months, your physician may switch over to other medical treatments. Research has shown that medication can decrease cholesterol levels.

If your physician suggests medication to lower your cholesterol, be sure that you get all the information about it. Make sure you understand how the medication will affect your body. Also, make sure you are aware of any possible side effects and risks to your organs such as your liver.

Statins

Statins are used to decrease Low Density Lipoproteins. They can also decrease the risk of heart disease and also contribute to lowering triglyceride levels. Statins increase the liver’s ability to remove cholesterol from the bloodstream. It takes a few weeks to see changes in your cholesterol level.

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