Q. I just got blood test results back and found out that my triglycerides and cholesterol are high. The doc wants to put me on Crestor.
I was hoping to lower these blood fats to a healthy level with exercise, diet and weight loss. My doctor said I have no choice but to go on drugs. I hate taking medication. What advice can you offer?
A. Ask the doctor if a trial period of exercise, diet and supplements could be your first effort. Adding high-dose fish oil should lower triglycerides and help with cholesterol. You may also want to cut back on simple carbohydrates and add psyllium to your regimen. Some people find that red yeast rice is also quite effective for lowering cholesterol. Daily exercise is beneficial. If this approach doesn’t work, you can always start medication.
