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2. Dyslipidemia: What It Is & How to Treat It - AOL

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   They can also help reduce triglycerides and raise HDL cholesterol. There are many different types of statins. The best one for you will depend on how severe your dyslipidemia is and how your body ...

3. Lipid-lowering agent - Wikipedia

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   It decreases LDL by 15–30% and raises HDL by 3–5%, with little effect on triglycerides, but can cause a slight increase. Bile acid sequestrants may cause gastrointestinal problems and may also reduce the absorption of other drugs and vitamins from the gut. Ezetimibe is a selective inhibitor of dietary cholesterol absorption.

4. You can lower your cholesterol by up to 25% with diet and ...

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   Further, adds Nathan, "Omega-3 fatty acids—as found in certain types of fish such as mackerel, tuna and salmon—can improve HDL-C, or so-called 'good cholesterol,' and lower triglycerides ...

5. 16 heart-healthy foods to lower cholesterol and blood pressure

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   Food is medicine when it comes to preventing heart disease — the leading cause of death in the U.S. — just ask cardiologists. Diet can have a huge impact on heart health, says Dr. Sean Heffron ...

6. Ethyl eicosapentaenoic acid - Wikipedia

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   Intake of large doses (2.0 to 4.0 g/day) of long-chain omega−3 fatty acids as prescription drugs or dietary supplements are generally required to achieve significant (> 15%) lowering of triglycerides, and at those doses the effects can be significant (from 20% to 35% and even up to 45% in individuals with levels greater that 500 mg/dL).

7. Bile acid sequestrant - Wikipedia

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   They are occasionally used as an adjunct to the statins as an alternative to the fibrates (another major group of cholesterol-lowering drugs), which are thought to increase the risk of rhabdomyolysis when used with statins. The bile-acid-binding resins can raise triglycerides modestly (about 5%) and cannot be used if the triglycerides are elevated.