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Help! What are your best tips to reduce LDL Cholesterol?

I’ve been consuming more meat in the last year, due to going to the gym and seeking higher protein intake. Mostly chicken though, red meat once a week.

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One simple change: More fiber
Ideally in the form of veggies crowding out less healthy carbs on the plate but also can use supplemental like Metamucil (drink plenty of water too).

Also try strict meal tracking for a week to identify overlooked sources (dairy or hidden animal fats?)

*even with everything optimized there’s genetic component too and you could consider starting statin or pcsk9 inhibitor in the coming yrs to minimize long term risk

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The genetic component is very interesting. My wife and I have basically the same diet (I do eat more however), but her LDL and HDL are optimal