5.3 non pharmacological approaches

n addition to drug therapy, lifestyle modifications play a critical role in the management of hyperlipidaemia

1. dietary changes

2. excersise

3. weight loss

4. smoking cessation

5. alcohol intake

dietary changes

reduction in saturated + trans fats

increase in soluble fibre

plant sterols and stanols

reduction in saturated + trans fats

replacing saturated fats with healthier fats like found in olive oil/nuts/avacados can help lower LDL cholesterol

increase in soluble fibre

food like oats/beans/lentins contain soluble fiber which help reduce cholesterol absorption in the gut

plant sterols and stanols

naturally occuring compounds can help block cholesterol absorption, foods fortified with sterols like some margerines are reccomended for loweirng cholesterol

2. excersise

regular aoerobic excersice like walking cycling swmming helps raise HDL and lower triglycerises 

150 minutes epr week

3. weightloss

5-`10% body weight can improve lipid profiles by lowering LDL and triglyceride and raising HDL

4. smocking cessation 

improves HDL levels and reduces risk of cardiovascular events

5. alcohol intake

excessive alcohol cna raise triglyceride levels and cotribute to hyperlipidemia