Tips to Lower Triglycerides and LDL Cholesterol

Exercise and Weight Loss Can Lower Triglycerides and LDL

There's some good news when it comes to weight loss: It doesn't take dramatic weight loss to lower LDL and triglyceride levels. Just 5 to 10 pounds can make a difference, says Jerry Blaine, M.D., who specializes in cholesterol management, lipid disorders, hypertension, and preventive medicine at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Additionally, there are other trim-down steps you can take to lower your cholesterol:

• Set a goal to lose 5-10 percent of your total body weight. For example, a 200-pound adult would aim to lose 10-20 pounds.
• Cut 200-500 calories a day from the number of calories it takes to maintain your weight. Reducing caloric intake will lower both LDL and triglycerides.
• Aim for a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or lower.
• Work toward a waist measurement less than 35 inches for women and 40 inches for men.

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