{"id":626557,"date":"2024-02-02T10:00:31","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T15:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=626557"},"modified":"2025-05-28T14:25:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T18:25:07","slug":"how-long-does-it-take-to-lower-cholesterol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-to-lower-cholesterol\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does it take to lower cholesterol?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/high-cholesterol-causes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cholesterol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a fatty substance your liver produces to make hormones, cell membranes, and vitamin D. Everyone has cholesterol in their body, but when your LDL (low-density lipoprotein), or \u201cbad\u201d cholesterol, is too high, it raises your risk of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart attack and stroke<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The good news is it can take as little as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">six weeks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/supplements-to-lower-cholesterol\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lower your cholesterol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with medication or lifestyle changes. However, it may take a few months for your levels to reach a normal range\u2014depending on the method you are using, how elevated your numbers were, and how your body responds to the treatment. Read on to learn the best strategies for lowering your LDL cholesterol levels and boosting your overall <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/signs-of-heart-problems\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-to-reduce-cholesterol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long does it take to reduce cholesterol?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your healthcare provider will likely tell you to reduce your cholesterol levels if your LDL cholesterol is in an unhealthy range. There are two main methods to reduce <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/cholesterol-test\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LDL cholesterol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> levels: lifestyle changes and medication. Often, you\u2019ll combine both methods for the best results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Lifestyle modifications:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cIt can take three to six months to reduce cholesterol by eating a healthier diet and exercising,\u201d says <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rohit Vuppuluri, DO<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an interventional cardiologist in private practice based out of Park Ridge, Illinois. Initial improvement in your cholesterol numbers can start sooner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Cholesterol-reducing medication: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMost medications start lowering cholesterol within days of starting them,\u201d says Norman Lepor, MD, cardiologist and director of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalheartinstitute.org\/about\/meet-our-team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Heart Institute<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Beverly Hills, California. Maximum effectiveness can take months, though.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-normal-cholesterol-level\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a normal cholesterol level?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/health-topics\/cholesterol\/about-cholesterol\/what-your-cholesterol-levels-mean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Heart Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, LDL levels should be:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under 100 mg\/dL for healthy individuals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under 70 mg\/dL for individuals with a history of heart disease<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But it\u2019s not just LDL that your healthcare provider may look at. Your total cholesterol level is the sum of three values: LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein), and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/high-triglycerides-treatment-options\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">triglyceride levels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. HDL cholesterol is often called \u201cgood cholesterol\u201d because it helps flush out excess LDL cholesterol and plaque from your body. Healthy cholesterol levels are often broken down by age and also by sex.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/cholesterol-levels-by-age-chart\/\"><b>Here\u2019s what your cholesterol should be by age<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-way-to-lower-cholesterol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the best way to lower cholesterol?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt can take months to lower cholesterol with diet and exercise changes alone,\u201d Dr. Lepor says. \u201cFor some, diet and other lifestyle changes won\u2019t be enough to slow down the development of plaque in their arteries.\u201d That\u2019s because much of how your liver processes cholesterol is genetic. Meaning that no matter how healthy you eat and how much you exercise, you may still have high cholesterol levels and require cholesterol-lowering medications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experts agree that combining healthy lifestyle changes and medication is the best way to lower cholesterol levels. Here are the six strategies that you could employ to decrease total cholesterol:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1-exercise\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Exercise<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engaging in regular <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-to-lower-cholesterol\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">physical activity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is vital to lowering your cholesterol. \u201cSpecifically, 30 minutes of daily cardiovascular exercise that increases the heart rate will help reduce cholesterol,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rohitvuppuluri\/\">Dr. Vuppuluri<\/a>. \u201cWhile high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts will help to reduce cholesterol faster, even steady state cardiovascular exercising will lower cholesterol.\u201d In other words, going for a brisk walk outside or taking an aerobic exercise class at the gym can be helpful. As an added bonus, exercising increases your good cholesterol (HDL), which decreases your bad cholesterol even more, Dr. Vuppuluri notes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2-dietary-changes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Dietary changes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/low-cholesterol-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mediterranean and DASH diets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are the two top eating plans for lowering cholesterol. However, any nutrition plan that is high in healthy fats, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/soluble-fiber-therapy\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">soluble fiber<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (like oatmeal), whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and lean protein\u2014and low in saturated fats, trans fats, sugar, and processed foods\u2014would work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, according to a systematic review published in<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0939475321000028\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, green tea can help decrease high LDL cholesterol.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t\t<div class=\"singlecare-dynamic-newsletter-wrapper sin-newsletter-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"heading\">Get our heart health newsletter<\/span>\n\t\t\t<form class=\"form-wrapper\" data-newsletter-form=\"1\" data-subsource=\"Wordpress Newsletter\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"dynamic-email\">Email<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"email\" id=\"dynamic-email\" class=\"email\" required>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"submit-form-btn\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Click to sign up\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"success-message\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3-weight-loss\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Weight loss<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining a healthy weight for your body type is one of the best ways to lower your LDL cholesterol, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cholesterol\/prevention.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The excess <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/obesity-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">body fat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> associated with obesity and being overweight makes it more challenging for your body to eliminate LDL cholesterol from your blood. Your healthcare provider can help you determine what number on the scale makes sense for you and what weight loss methods might be appropriate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4-quit-smoking\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Quit smoking<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking lowers your good cholesterol, according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/health-topics\/cholesterol\/prevention-and-treatment-of-high-cholesterol-hyperlipidemia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Heart Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Additionally, it adds to the hazards associated with other cardiovascular risk factors, like high blood pressure and diabetes. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/smoking-cessation-drugs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quitting smoking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can increase your HDL cholesterol levels, lower your LDL levels, and reduce your overall risk of cardiovascular disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"5-statins\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Statins<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statins are the most commonly prescribed medications used to lower cholesterol. Statins work by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/millionhearts.hhs.gov\/learn-prevent\/scoop-on-statins.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decreasing the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They also help eliminate cholesterol in your bloodstream. Research has found that statins can decrease high LDL levels between <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uptodate.com\/contents\/high-cholesterol-and-lipid-treatment-options-beyond-the-basics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25% and 55%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There\u2019s also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jama\/fullarticle\/2795522\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an abundance of data<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pointing to the effectiveness of statins in reducing your overall risk of cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular events.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commonly prescribed statins include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/atorvastatin-calcium\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lipitor (atorvastatin)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/lovastatin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mevacor (lovastatin)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/rosuvastatin-calcium\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crestor (rosuvastatin)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/simvastatin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zocor (simvastatin)\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"6-non-statin-medications-for-cholesterol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Non-statin medications for cholesterol<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although statins are the most common medication to lower cholesterol, they don\u2019t work for everyone. \u201cMany people are unable to get their LDL cholesterol low enough through lifestyle modifications and a statin,\u201d Dr. Lepor says. In this case, your healthcare provider may prescribe an add-on medication <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/high-cholesterol-treatment-and-medications#high-cholesterol-treatments\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">statin alternative<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leqvio (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/ezetimibe-alternatives\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inclisiran<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ezetimibe#coupon-prices\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zetia (ezetimibe)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/repatha#coupon-prices\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repatha (evolocumab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/praluent#coupon-prices\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Praluent (alirocumab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/colestid\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colestid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (colestipol)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/fibricor\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fibricor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (fenofibrate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/nexlizet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nexlizet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (bempedoic acid and ezetimibe)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/niaspan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Niaspan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (niacin)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/roszet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roszet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (rosuvastatin and ezetimibe)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/trilipix\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trilipix<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (fenofibrate delayed-release)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/vytorin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vytorin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (simvastatin and ezetimibe)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"the-bottom-line-you-can-lower-your-cholesterol-in-weeks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bottom line: You can lower your cholesterol in weeks<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your cholesterol is too high, you can take heart in knowing that you should begin to see results in a matter of weeks or months. Still, you must be patient with the process because it doesn\u2019t happen overnight. Thankfully, there are many effective ways to lower your cholesterol, including medication and lifestyle changes, such as a heart-healthy diet and exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are at risk of heart disease, you should visit your healthcare provider regularly for check-ups to make sure that your diet, physical activity, and medication routines are working to keep your cholesterol in a healthy range. Even healthy individuals should have their cholesterol routinely checked because it\u2019s important to maintain lower cholesterol levels throughout your lifetime to prevent health conditions like heart disease and to maintain overall health.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cholesterol is a fatty substance your liver produces to make hormones, cell membranes, and vitamin D. Everyone has cholesterol in their body, but when your LDL (low-density lipoprotein), or \u201cbad\u201d cholesterol, is too high, it raises your risk of heart attack and stroke. 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