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How Can Cholesterol Level Be Brought Under Control?
my husband has cholesterol total cholesterol is 200 other things(ldl , triglycerides etc) he has brought under control by dieting. his 3 months average sugar is 57, can he take liv 52? will it help him? what is the dosage you recommend? will it have side effects? the allopathy doctor said since his 3 months average sugar is within limit and treadmill tests are normal he need not take cholesterol medicines. please guide.
Mon, 31 Aug 2015
Hello
Your husband's findings suggests borderline high cholesterol level.
He may need regular follow up test.
It is good that he has controlled other lipids like LDL and triglycerides by dieting.He should continue these measures.
Ha may need statins like atorvastatin if cholesterol level crosses 200 mg %.
He should take lot of fibers in his diet and go for brisk walk regularly.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Your husband's findings suggests borderline high cholesterol level.
He may need regular follow up test.
It is good that he has controlled other lipids like LDL and triglycerides by dieting.He should continue these measures.
Ha may need statins like atorvastatin if cholesterol level crosses 200 mg %.
He should take lot of fibers in his diet and go for brisk walk regularly.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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