Top 5 Surprising Reasons Your Cholesterol Isn’t Dropping!

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Are you eating clean, working out, and taking your cholesterol meds—but your levels are still high? You’re not alone. In this video, we break down 5 surprising reasons your cholesterol may still be elevated, including genetics, hidden fats, exercise mistakes, medication side effects, and smoking. Learn what familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is, how to spot hidden fats in your food, what kind of exercise works best, which medications might be making it worse, and how smoking disrupts cholesterol processing. If you’re struggling with stubborn cholesterol, this video will help you understand what to check next and how to take control of your heart health.  References: https://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/doing-right-whats-wrong-cholesterol

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00:12Top 5 Surprising Reasons Your Cholesterol Isn't Dropping

00:15You eat healthy, exercise, and take meds, so why's your cholesterol still up?

00:20Some hidden causes might be to blame.

00:221. It could be in your genes.

00:24If you have familial hypercholesterolemia, FH, your body can't clear cholesterol well.

00:28You've had high LDL since birth, and it keeps rising.

00:31Cholesterol builds up in your arteries, raising heart disease risk by 20 times.

00:36You might notice bumps on hands, elbows, knees, or near your eyes.

00:41Thick tendons, like your Achilles, and a white or gray ring around your iris.

00:45FH can be treated, but usually needs multiple meds like statins, azetamib, or PCSK9 inhibitors.

00:51Severe cases may need blood filtering or even a liver transplant.

00:552. Hidden fats in your diet.

00:57Cholesterol-free doesn't mean heart-healthy.

00:59Saturated and trans fats are what really raise cholesterol.

01:02Keep saturated fat under 6% of daily calories.

01:06Cut back on red and processed meats, full-fat dairy, and fried and packaged foods.

01:10Choose skim milk, low-fat dairy, fruits, veggies, whole grains, poultry, fish, nuts, and plant-based oils.

01:18Skip tropical ones.

01:203. Your exercise needs adjusting.

01:22Are you moving enough, and the right way?

01:24Aim for 30 minutes of moderate activity 5 to 7 days a week.

01:28Go for full-body, heart-boosting exercises like brisk walks, cycling, swimming, and yoga.

01:33Avoid pushing too hard too fast.

01:35It can cause injuries and slow you down long-term.

01:384. Some meds might be raising it.

01:40Meds for asthma, arthritis, connective tissue disorders, acne, retinoids, or progestin birth control can raise cholesterol.

01:46Also, if you're on statins and drink grapefruit juice, ask your doctor.

01:51Grapefruit can interfere with how your body breaks down the meds.

01:545. Smoking still hurts.

01:56Cigarette smoke damages vessels and blocks HDL from clearing cholesterol.

02:00One chemical, acrolaine, stops cholesterol from reaching your liver, where it's removed.

02:05That leads to build-up and narrowed arteries.

02:07Even small hidden factors can make a big difference.

02:10Check these off, and talk to your doctor if things still aren't improving.

02:13Come again to our next meeting Sunbro.

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