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What meats are good for high blood pressure?

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Dr. Dr Anshul Maheshwari

Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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Lean meat. Skinless turkey and chicken.

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I'm just about to hit 30 and have a 2-year-old at home. I recently got a blood test done, and I'm a bit concerned about my cholesterol levels. My total cholesterol is at 208, HDL is 46, non-HDL is 161, and LDL is 138. Do these levels mean I need to start any medication? For context, I weigh 75 kg, I'm 5'6", not diabetic, and my blood pressure usually tends to be on the lower side of normal. Are there specific lifestyle changes I should consider, or is medication the way to go here?

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What should be avoided in high BP?

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