Can Belly Fat Be The Cause Of High Cholesterol?

Posted on Sat, 26 Jul 2014

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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.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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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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