What are the most common treatments for high cholesterol?

If you’ve had blood testing completed, your practitioner will likely start by suggesting a series of lifestyle changes. These can help reduce your high cholesterol levels naturally, while also improving your overall health.

This could include a variety of suggestions, such as:

• Losing weight (if you’re overweight or obese)
• Eating a healthy and balanced diet
• Exercising more frequently and/or for longer periods of time
• Reducing stress levels (i.e., through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, meditation, yoga, etc.)

In addition to these lifestyle suggestions, if your practitioner believes it could be beneficial as part of your high cholesterol management plan, they can provide prescription high cholesterol medications, which can also reduce cholesterol levels in your blood.

There are a variety of medications your practitioner may suggest as your high cholesterol treatment, depending on your individual needs.

Medications can help high cholesterol management by preventing plaque build-up within your arteries, which reduces the risks of negative conditions occurring.