How Diet Can Lower LDL Cholesterol Without Medication
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Kristine Dennis PhD, MPH · June 24, 2026 · Volume 73
Summary
This article discusses how reducing intake of saturated fat, trans fat, and dietary cholesterol—found in meat, dairy, eggs, and processed foods—can help most people achieve LDL cholesterol below 70 without medication for primary heart disease prevention. It also highlights that adding specific foods like nuts, beans, and fruits can further lower LDL cholesterol with drug-like effects.
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Adding specific nuts, beans, and fruits to our diet can drive LDL cholesterol even lower—often with drug-like effects.
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