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Healthy Nutrition and Lowering Your Cholesterol
Poor dietary habits can raise cholesterol levels. A diet that consists of foods high in saturated fat and cholesterol may increase your risk of coronary heart disease and stroke. But you can help lower your cholesterol levels by eating a diet low in saturated fat and in dietary cholesterol.2
 
Exercising for Lower Cholesterol

Getting some form of regular exercise is important in helping you lower your LDL cholesterol and raising your HDL cholesterol. Don’t feel discouraged if you haven’t exercised before and aren’t sure how to begin. It’s easy and fun to find ways to get enough physical activity every day.

Always consult your doctor before beginning any type of exercise program.
 
Lowering Cholesterol With LESCOL® XL
Making lifestyle changes is important in helping to lower cholesterol, but sometimes it doesn’t lower your cholesterol enough. You may need to take cholesterol medication in order for you to lower your cholesterol.
 
 

References:
1. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. National Cholesterol Education Program. NIH Publication No. 05-3290. Revised June 2005.
2. Easy Food Tips for Heart-Healthy Eating. American Heart Association. National Center, Dallas, TX 75231-4596. 9/06.
 
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