You Need More Than Medication to Lower Cholesterol

Cholesterol lowering drugs, such as statin medications, are commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol and are many times effective.

HOWEVER, it takes more than a medication alone to improve overall health and control cholesterol. Lifestyle changes are necessary.

Other risks to consider

Individuals with high cholesterol are often overweight. If you simply pop a pill to correct the cholesterol problem and do nothing to address being overweight you leave yourself at risk for other weight related health conditions, such as diabetes, joint problems, high blood pressure, and certain cancers.

Unknown risks

Science is a constantly changing. Everyday we learn something new. One day something is good for us and the next it’s not. I think you should keep this in mind when it comes to medication. Yes, medications are necessary for many people, but be aware of the potential side effects – those we currently know and those we’re yet to learn about.

If you make diet and lifestyle changes you can reduce your need for medication and eliminate the risk of some “unknown”.

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All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
https://lisanelsonrd.com