Eat soluble fiber

A collection of various plant compounds known as soluble fiber can dissolve in liquid but are inedible to humans. But the helpful bacteria in your intestines can break down soluble fiber. In fact, they need it for nutrition. These beneficial bacteria, often known as probiotics, have been demonstrated in studies to be able to lower LDL levels.

A study of the literature backed up earlier findings that whole grains, which are high in fiber, lower LDL and total cholesterol levels when compared to control groups. The good news is that it was not found that whole grains reduced levels of the beneficial HDL cholesterol. The advantages of taking a statin drug for lowering cholesterol can also be increased with soluble fiber. According to a 2014 study, higher intakes of whole grain meals high in fiber and the use of statins were linked to improved lipoprotein profiles in a sample of adults over 45. Among the top sources of soluble fiber are oat cereals; beans and lentils; Brussels sprouts; fruits; peas; flaxseeds;...