To the cardiologist. Im 56 years now. My cholesterol is 220 mg now. I want to reduce it and control in future. Your recommendations please. Also, I take alcohol 30 ml daily before dinner. Is it ok? Please advise. Thanks. Thomas.

Dr. Sajeev KumarGeneral Physician34yrs exp

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A reading between 200 and 239 mg/dl is considered borderline high and a reading of 240 mg/dl and above is considered high. Ldl cholesterol levels should be less than 100 mg/dl. Oatmeal, oat bran and high-fiber foods. Oatmeal contains soluble fiber, which reduces your low-density lipoprotein (ldl) cholesterol, the "bad" cholesterol. Soluble fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans, brussels sprouts, apples and pears. A few changes in your diet can reduce cholesterol and improve your heart health: reduce saturated fats. Saturated fats, found primarily in red meat and full-fat dairy products, raise your total cholesterol. Eliminate trans fats. Eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Increase soluble fiber. Add whey protein.  

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