Posted by robert goldrup on August 23, 2001 at 05:40:13:
In Reply to: Re: dealing with high cholestorol posted by Dr. Sherman Ho on June 14, 2001 at 23:39:32:
: The new National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) 3, which is the "bible" that physicians use in managing cholesterol, has made some interesting suggestions in the new version that came out in May in JAMA. "Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes" have been emphasized & should be implemented before taking a "pill". The newest recommendation includes 10-25 grams of SOLUBLE fiber a day in the diet, which is almost impossible. I recommend going to the following link. I've read the study on this which show a 20% reduction in total cholesterol with this natural soluble fiber from a trusted name.
: : I have been recently told that I have high cholestorol
: : and the doctor suggested changing my diet. I don't believe
: : that my diet needs changing since I do not eat fried foods
: : or a lot of cheese products. My doctor also said that he will
: : put me on a pill to try and reduce my number if the diet
: : doesnt help. My question is can I reduce my cholestorol
: : without taking any medication or changing my lifestyle as is.