Medication isn’t the only way to bring those levels down safely.

Stop cutting carbs

Consuming healthy,complex carbohydratesis a great way to lower your cholesterol naturally.

Research shows simply consuming 5-10g soluble fiber per day can lower your total and LDL-cholesterol between 5-11 points.

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Some fats actually have been shown to lower them.

Get moving

Your level of physical activity can actually have a huge impact on your cholesterol readings.

Those with elevated cholesterol are advised to exercise five times per week for more than 30 minutes each time.

This activity should include a mix of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise combined with moderate to high-intensity resistance training.

Additionally, regular exercise can help you reach a healthy weight-which is another major contributor to lowering cholesterol.

Research shows that the gut microbiome may have a strong influence on blood lipids.

And probioticswhich can increase the number of beneficial bugs you have in your gastrointestinal tractappear particularly promising.