cholesterol-lowering
Cuts artery plaque
Cholesterol-lowering describes medications, foods, or activities that reduce cholesterol levels in the blood: cholesterol-lowering drugs, the cholesterol-lowering effects of oatmeal.
The compound appears almost exclusively in health and medical contexts.
Boiled grain breakfast
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- soluble fiberDissolvable plant matter aiding digestion
- nutsSeeds in shells
- almondsEdible tree drupes
walnuts · legumes · beans · lentils · avocado · olive oil · fatty fish · salmon
Lipid-lowering pharmaceuticals
- niacinB-vitamin for metabolism
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- LipitorBranded cholesterol-lowering statin
side effects · drug therapy · pharmaceutical · oral · tablets · combination therapy · PCSK9 inhibitors · over-the-counter
Activity for fitness
- physical activityBodily movement expending energy
- weight lossReduction in body mass
- smoking cessationDiscontinuing cigarette use
- stress reductionLessening mental tension
aerobic · walking · swimming · healthy habits · moderation · alcohol reduction · body mass · waist circumference
Harmful blood lipid abbreviation
- HDLBeneficial blood lipid
- triglyceridesThree-chained fat molecules
- lipid panelBlood cholesterol measurement test
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
cardiovascular · atherosclerosis · plaque · arteries · heart disease · stroke prevention · risk reduction · therapeutic
oatmeal
Boiled grain breakfast
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- soluble fiberDissolvable plant matter aiding digestion
- nutsSeeds in shells
almonds · walnuts · legumes · beans · lentils · avocado · olive oil · fatty fish · salmon · flaxseed
statins
Lipid-lowering pharmaceuticals
- niacinB-vitamin for metabolism
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
Lipitor · side effects · drug therapy · pharmaceutical · oral · tablets · combination therapy · PCSK9 inhibitors · over-the-counter · supplements
exercise
Activity for fitness
- physical activityBodily movement expending energy
- weight lossReduction in body mass
- smoking cessationDiscontinuing cigarette use
stress reduction · aerobic · walking · swimming · healthy habits · moderation · alcohol reduction · body mass · waist circumference · sedentary
LDL
Harmful blood lipid abbreviation
- HDLBeneficial blood lipid
- triglyceridesThree-chained fat molecules
- lipid panelBlood cholesterol measurement test
blood test · cardiovascular · atherosclerosis · plaque · arteries · heart disease · stroke prevention · risk reduction · therapeutic · clinical trials