Nearly 3,500 of your Southwest Michigan neighbors have graduated from the CHIP program and are now living healthier, more energetic lives. Serum cholesterol reductions average 15 percent. This reduction alone accounts for a 30-45 percent reduction in the risk of heart disease. Average weight loss in the program is 6 pounds. Heavier participants may lose weight more rapidly.
Many angina patients report reduction in episodes within two weeks.
The majority of patients with essential hypertension were able to reduce their blood pressure to the point where the strength of their medication was decreased.