Eat a Mediterranean diet and avoid cholesterol
creadet by - Markus Winkler in unsplash Dyslipidemia is an abnormal level of cholesterol and lipids in the blood. Although these lipids are essential for the normal functioning of the body, their abnormally high levels increase the risk of heart disease. [1] Cholesterol-lowering drugs are usually given to treat dyslipidemia. However, diet plays an important role in maintaining healthy levels of cholesterol in the blood. [2] Studies show that changing your diet to a Mediterranean diet can reduce cholesterol levels. [3] In this post, we will learn what is the Mediterranean diet when you have dyslipidemia and how it works to lower cholesterol. What happens inside the body when you have dyslipidemia? When you have dyslipidemia, your lipid profile includes: [2] Increased total cholesterol level in the blood Increa...