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Can Belly Fat Be The Cause Of High Cholesterol?
Question: Hello. My cholesteral is always high. Can belly fat be the cause of my high cholesteral? I eat pretty and walk regularly but my belly is big and fat.
Brief Answer:
Please refer to the answer below. ..
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I read your query and would like to say that yes belly fat may be the cause of high cholesterol levels.
I recommend a Mediterranean diet rich in fibers, fish and olive oil; poor in animal fats.
If I was your treating doctor I would probably increase simvastatine to 80mg or change to rosuvastatine (crestor) to help you controlling hypercholesterolemia.
Hope It answered to your query !
Dr. Benard Shehu
Please refer to the answer below. ..
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I read your query and would like to say that yes belly fat may be the cause of high cholesterol levels.
I recommend a Mediterranean diet rich in fibers, fish and olive oil; poor in animal fats.
If I was your treating doctor I would probably increase simvastatine to 80mg or change to rosuvastatine (crestor) to help you controlling hypercholesterolemia.
Hope It answered to your query !
Dr. Benard Shehu
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