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There are some Pharmacologic methods

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such as prescription medications like statins
- So statins interact with the HMG-CoA reductase which is the first enzyme in the cholesterol synthesis pathway. This enzyme is inhibited by statins which then reduces the amount of cholesterol the body makes

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There are also insulin sensitizing agents such as

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Metformin which restores insulin sensitivity

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And lastly cholesterol absorption inhibitors like

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Ezetimibe which interacts with the brush border on the microvilli of the small intestine. This prevents the intestines from absorbing cholesterol and plant sterols from the patients diet

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You can also take supplements like

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Omega 3 Fatty acids which helps to increase HDL and lower LDL

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Fiber

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which can help to prevent obesity and promote growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestines

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And also antioxidants

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which can alleviate oxidative stress by bindin and inactivating the oxidative molecules such as oxygen radicals

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There are also some Non-pharmacologic interventions such as

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managing your diet and weight.
Reducing your BMI can reduce the risks and effects of metabolic syndrome
- You can control your portion sizes
- You can also go on a mediterranean diet which consists omega 3 fatty acids and other unsaturated fats, natural antioxidants and fiber
- Lastly you can go on a hearty healthy, low fat diet

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And

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That is all we have for you today

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