US Edition11 Proven Ways Women Can Lower Cholesterol After 40
- Women experience significant cholesterol changes during menopause, including rises in LDL, total cholesterol, and triglycerides, raising cardiovascular risk.
- Declining estrogen and rising follicle-stimulating hormone levels interfere with cholesterol metabolism and damage artery walls, promoting plaque formation.
- Lifestyle factors such as smoking increase oxidized LDL, while diet rich in vegetables, fish, soluble fiber, and limited saturated fat supports healthier cholesterol profiles.
- Experts advise statins for women with LDL above 70 mg/dL, emphasize that hormone replacement therapy is not recommended solely to lower cholesterol, and highlight benefits of exercise and nuts.
- These findings suggest that combining medication when needed with heart-healthy lifestyle changes may lower cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk in postmenopausal women.
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