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Elevated LDL cholesterol levels that increase cardiovascular risk. Dietary and lifestyle approaches to support healthy levels.
Soluble fiber that binds to cholesterol in the digestive tract.
How to Use
Eat 1.5 cups of cooked oatmeal daily, or take 10-12g of psyllium husk. Add beans, lentils, and apples for additional soluble fiber.
Why It Works
Soluble fiber forms a gel in the gut that binds to bile acids (made from cholesterol), forcing the liver to pull more cholesterol from the blood to make new bile acids.
Plant compounds that block cholesterol absorption in the gut.
How to Use
Consume 2g of plant sterols/stanols daily through fortified foods or supplements, taken with meals.
Why It Works
Plant sterols have a similar structure to cholesterol and compete for absorption in the intestines, reducing LDL cholesterol by 6-15%.