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High Cholesterol Management Through Nutrition in Metro Detroit
Lower cholesterol naturally through diet. We teach you which foods reduce LDL, increase HDL, and improve your lipid profile, often reducing or eliminating need for cholesterol medication.
Understanding High cholesterol
High cholesterol increases your risk of heart disease, but dietary and lifestyle changes can make a significant impact. Our nutrition counseling provides personalized strategies to lower LDL cholesterol, raise HDL, and improve your overall cardiovascular health without relying solely on medications.
Common Causes
- Diet high in saturated and trans fats
- Lack of physical activity
- Excess weight especially around the midsection
- Genetic factors (familial hypercholesterolemia)
- Smoking and alcohol use
- Diabetes and insulin resistance
- Hypothyroidism
- Age and hormonal changes
Signs & Symptoms
- High cholesterol often has no symptoms
- Fatty deposits around eyes (xanthelasma)
- Chest pain or angina (advanced)
- Family history of early heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Elevated blood sugar
When to Seek Professional Care
- Your cholesterol levels are elevated on lab work
- You have risk factors for heart disease
- You want to reduce or avoid cholesterol medication
- Family history of heart disease or high cholesterol
- You want to take a proactive approach to heart health
Frequently Asked Questions About High cholesterol
Yes! Dietary changes can significantly impact cholesterol levels. Reducing saturated fats, increasing fiber, and adding heart-healthy foods can lower LDL by 10-20% or more.
Combined with exercise and other lifestyle changes, many patients achieve healthy levels naturally.
Combined with exercise and other lifestyle changes, many patients achieve healthy levels naturally.
Focus on reducing saturated fats (red meat, full-fat dairy), trans fats (processed foods), and refined carbohydrates. We provide a personalized plan that identifies which foods to limit and what to eat more of based on your specific situation.
Many patients see improvements in their cholesterol levels within 8-12 weeks of dietary changes. We recommend follow-up lab work to track your progress and adjust recommendations as needed.
This depends on your individual risk factors and cholesterol levels. Some patients are able to manage cholesterol with diet and lifestyle alone, while others benefit from medication.
We work with your doctor to find the right approach.
We work with your doctor to find the right approach.
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