Depriving the liver of materials it needs to make cholesterol forces it to use LDL cholesterol from the bloodstream instead, causing cholesterol to go down. Your doctor can recommend a regular exercise program. If you are overweight, lose weight. As your weight goes up, your HDL level tends to decline. You can reverse this by losing weight.
Cardiovascular disease is a health risk which everyone can significantly reduce.
Lowering cholesterol can make a difference in health and prolong life. Although every effort has been made to ensure that data is current, please note that some information may be outdated by more recent medical developments. This information is meant as an educational starting point, and is not a substitute for personal consultation with your own physician.