{"id":22302,"date":"2025-06-15T17:01:04","date_gmt":"2025-06-15T17:01:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pickbydoc.com\/lower-cholesterol-naturally-no-pills-doctor-explains\/"},"modified":"2025-06-15T17:01:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-15T17:01:04","slug":"lower-cholesterol-naturally-no-pills-doctor-explains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pickbydoc.com\/?p=22302","title":{"rendered":"Lower Cholesterol NATURALLY &#8211; NO PILLS: Doctor Explains"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/t0g6xg_GfAY\/hqdefault.jpg<\/p>\n<h3>Lower Cholesterol NATURALLY &#8211; NO PILLS: Doctor Explains<\/h3>\n<p><iframe  width=\"580\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t0g6xg_GfAY?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Did you know you can lower your LDL cholesterol by up to 30% naturally\u2014no medication needed? In this video, we cover evidence-based, natural ways to reduce LDL\u2014including what to eat, what to avoid, and the lifestyle habits that actually work. Whether you\u2019ve just been diagnosed with high cholesterol or you\u2019re looking to prevent high cholesterol, this is for you! <\/p>\n<p>To try everything Consensus has to offer\u2014free\u2014for 12 months, visit https:\/\/consensus.app and use the code VIOLIN MD to get your premium subscription. Available to the first 500 people!<\/p>\n<p>0:00 Intro<br \/>\n0:18 Dietary Fats<br \/>\n2:58 Unfiltered Coffee<br \/>\n3:33 Dietary Cholesterol<br \/>\n5:12 Soluble Fiber<br \/>\n6:36 Sterols and Stanols<br \/>\n7:19 Plant Proteins<br \/>\n7:46 Exercise<br \/>\n8:35 Probiotics<br \/>\n9:07 Dietary Patterns<br \/>\n11:16 Red Yeast Rice<br \/>\n12:05 Green Tea Extract <\/p>\n<p>This video is made for educational purposes only and should not be viewed as medical advice. 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Click to learn more:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCiamy6DLsjIeCgfz8TLXg9Q\/join<\/p>\n<p>SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a video<br \/>\nCOMMENT with any questions or just to say hi<br \/>\nLIKE if you want to see more like this!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\ude4b\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Let\u2019s stay connected!<br \/>\nInstagram: Violin.MD<br \/>\nFacebook: @realviolinmd<br \/>\nTwitter: Violin_MD<br \/>\nMail: PO Box 1, 119 Spadina Ave, Toronto ON, Canada, M5T2T2<\/p>\n<p>See you in the next video!<br \/>\n~ Siobhan (Violin MD) ~<\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014<br \/>\n\u2764  YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY WATCHING&#8230;  \u2764<\/p>\n<p>Lower Blood Pressure NATURALLY: Doctor Explains<\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe title=\"Lower Blood Pressure NATURALLY: Doctor Explains\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xmi9qghwQEY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Top 10 Signs of DIABETES You Can SEE: Doctor Explains <\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe title=\"Top 10 Signs of DIABETES You Can SEE: Doctor Explains\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TQo9NNYl1DY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>12 Signs of LIVER DISEASE You Can See: Doctor Explains <\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe title=\"12 Signs of LIVER DISEASE You Can See: Doctor Explains\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q0j5b3oZCDk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014<br \/>\nREFERENCES:<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcda Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles:<\/p>\n<p>Righetti L, et al. Risk assessment of red-yeast-rice food supplements: perception vs reality. Front Nutr. 2021;8:792529.<br \/>\nTakeaway: Red yeast rice may be risky.<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/fnut.2021.792529<\/p>\n<p>Grajecki D, et al. Green-tea-extract\u2013associated acute liver injury: case report and review. Clin Liver Dis (Hoboken). 2022;19(1):1\u20134.<br \/>\nTakeaway: Green tea supplements can harm liver.<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/cld.1254<\/p>\n<p>Khan TA, et al. A systematic review and meta-analysis of lipid changes with weight loss interventions. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2020;105(4):e275\u2013e298.<br \/>\nTakeaway: Weight loss improves lipid profile.<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1210\/clinem\/dgaa673<\/p>\n<p>Sahebkar A, et al. Effects of replacing animal with plant protein on lipids. J Am Heart Assoc. 2017;6(2):e006659.<br \/>\nTakeaway: Plant proteins reduce LDL cholesterol.<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1161\/JAHA.117.006659<\/p>\n<p>Berger S, et al. Dietary cholesterol and cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Clin Nutr. 2015;102(2):276\u2013294.<br \/>\nTakeaway: Dietary cholesterol less harmful than thought.<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.3945\/ajcn.114.100305<\/p>\n<p>Schoeneck M, et al. The effects of foods on LDL cholesterol levels: umbrella review. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2021;31(5):1325\u20131338.<br \/>\nTakeaway: Food choices affect LDL significantly.<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.numecd.2020.12.032<\/p>\n<p>Hartley L, et al. Dietary fibre for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016;CD011472.<br \/>\nTakeaway: Soluble fiber modestly lowers LDL.<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/14651858.CD011472.pub2<\/p>\n<p>Hooper L, et al. Reduction in saturated fat intake for cardiovascular disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020;CD011737.<br \/>\nTakeaway: Less saturated fat reduces events.<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/14651858.CD011737.pub2<\/p>\n<p>Lichtenstein AH, et al. 2021 Dietary guidance to improve cardiovascular health. Circulation. 2021;144:e472\u2013e487.<br \/>\nTakeaway: AHA guidelines promote healthy eating.<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1161\/CIR.0000000000001031<\/p>\n<p>Kirkpatrick CF, et al. Nutrition interventions for adults with dyslipidemia. J Clin Lipidol. 2023;17(4):428\u2013451.<br \/>\nTakeaway: Practical diet tips for lipids.<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.jacl.2023.05.099<\/p>\n<p>Mach F, et al. 2019 ESC\/EAS Guidelines for management of dyslipidaemias. Eur Heart J. 2020;41(1):111\u2013188.<br \/>\nTakeaway: Gold-standard European lipid guidelines.<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/eurheartj\/ehz455<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcda UpToDate Articles:<\/p>\n<p>Rosenson RS. Measurement of blood lipids and lipoproteins. 2024.<br \/>\nTakeaway: Explains how labs quantify lipids.<\/p>\n<p>Braun LT, Rosenson RS. Effects of exercise on lipoproteins and hemostatic factors. 2025.<br \/>\nTakeaway: Physical activity favorably shifts lipids.<\/p>\n<p>Colditz GA. Healthy diet in adults. 2025.<br \/>\nTakeaway: Healthy diet recommendations reviewed.<\/p>\n<p>Tangney CC, Rosenson RS. Lipid management with diet or supplements. 2024.<br \/>\nTakeaway: Non-drug ways to lower cholesterol.<\/p>\n<p>Mozaffarian D. Dietary fat. 2024.<br \/>\nTakeaway: Explains fat types and impact.<\/p>\n<p>Hennekens CH. Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults. 2025.<br \/>\nTakeaway: Broad approach to CVD prevention.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=t0g6xg_GfAY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#555;\">\n<strong>Medical Disclaimer:<\/strong><br \/>\nThis video is for  awareness and education only.<br \/>\nIt does not replace consultation with a qualified physician.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/t0g6xg_GfAY\/hqdefault.jpg Lower Cholesterol NATURALLY &#8211; NO PILLS: Doctor Explains Did you know you can lower your LDL cholesterol by up to 30% naturally\u2014no medication needed? In this video, we cover evidence-based, natural ways to reduce LDL\u2014including what to eat, what to avoid, and the lifestyle habits that actually work. 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