Struggling with high LDL (“bad”) cholesterol? Discover whether statins, dietary changes, or exercise is the most effective strategy for managing your cholesterol levels. In this video, we break down:
• What are statins and how do they work?
• Potential side effects of statin medications.
• The impact of diet on cholesterol levels.
• How exercise influences HDL and LDL cholesterol.
• When medication might be necessary.
Whether you’re considering lifestyle changes or medication, understanding your options is crucial. We’ll also touch on alternative medications like PCSK9 inhibitors for those who can’t tolerate statins
References:
https://www.healthline.com/health/high-cholesterol/statins-diet-exercise
• What are statins and how do they work?
• Potential side effects of statin medications.
• The impact of diet on cholesterol levels.
• How exercise influences HDL and LDL cholesterol.
• When medication might be necessary.
Whether you’re considering lifestyle changes or medication, understanding your options is crucial. We’ll also touch on alternative medications like PCSK9 inhibitors for those who can’t tolerate statins
References:
https://www.healthline.com/health/high-cholesterol/statins-diet-exercise
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00:00Welcome back Sunbro, we hope you all in great health and great money.
00:04Before we start, please at least subscribe so we can have little money for food and paying bills.
00:09Alright, today we are going to talk about cholesterol management, statins versus lifestyle changes.
00:16If your LDL is high, your risk of heart attack and stroke goes up.
00:21Doctors usually recommend diet and exercise first, and statins if your risk is higher.
00:251. What are statins? They're prescription drugs that lower LDL by changing how your liver makes cholesterol.
00:31They're usually for people with LDL over 190, heart disease, or those aged 40 to 75 with diabetes or high risk.
00:39Some statins cut LDL by up to 60%, and about 92 million Americans take them.
00:442. Side effects. Most people don't get them, but muscle pain, diabetes risk, or liver issues can happen.
00:50Especially if you're over 80, female, have type 1 diabetes, or liver disease.
00:553. What about diet? Cholesterol in food affects some people, but most benefit more from cutting saturated and trans fats.
01:02Eat more fruits, veggies, whole grains, fish, and soluble fiber, like oats or flaxseed.
01:08No side effects if you're eating enough.
01:104. Does exercise help? Exercise boosts HDL cholesterol, which helps clear LDL.
01:16It doesn't directly lower LDL but still helps long-term.
01:19High-intensity workouts may reduce artery stiffness almost like statins.
01:23Aim for 150 minutes of moderate activity weekly.
01:26If you have heart issues, start slow and talk to your doctor.
01:305. So, what's most effective?
01:32Statins lower cholesterol more than lifestyle changes, up to 50% versus 10-20% from diet and weight loss.
01:39If you can't take statins, PCSK9 inhibitors, like Repetha or Preluent, work well and may cause fewer side effects.
01:45If you skip meds, diet and exercise are key, especially diet.
01:49Simple lifestyle changes help most people, but if your levels stay high or your risk is serious, meds can make a big difference.
01:55Talk to your doctor about what's best for you.
01:58Thanks for watching, Sunbro.
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