Can I follow Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) diet and keep using statins?

Hey Samantha,

I don't see no reason why these two things can't be done at the same time. It's not like you are taking two kinds of medications that might interfere with each other. TLC is probably the best program out there for lowering your cholesterol. I am saying program instead of diet because it includes instructions on how you should exercise and forbids you to smoke cigarettes, so it isn't only a matter of diet here. Statins is known as the best medicine for lowering your cholesterol so I don't really think that you can be wrong here, I'd go for it.

Hi there,

I think that I can agree with Adria here, I don't see why you shouldn't do this either. TLC is a world wide known diet for lowering your cholesterol and statins is pretty good, too.

I'm guessing that your doctor already explained to you what is this diet actually, he has probably already told you all the little details. You are right, it isn't going to be easy, it means changing the way you live but if you really want to do this, then it won't really be much of a problem. We are all cheering for you, take care.

Hi there Bee and Adria,

Yes, I wasn't really sure why I can't use both of these so I wanted to ask you guys, just to be sure about it.

And yes, my doctor told me some basic things and he told me to see a dietitian, he recommended one and I went to see her. She then told me all there is to know about this TLC diet and it is definitely not going to be easy. But I'll make it, I'm a tough lady, you know. I can get rid of cigarettes in no time, I didn't take a single one this whole day and I'll get used to the food as well. Exercising will have to go step by step though.

Good day everyone. I don't see any reason why you would not be able to follow TLC diet program and keep using statins as well. So, i agree with Adria as well. My good friend was following TLC diet program, not because she needed to follow it. She followed it because she thinks that this diet program is good for her and she was satisfied with it. Also, she told me that this diet program is generally good. But she was using statins as well and nothing has happened to her. Also, her doctor told her that she can follow it while she is using statins. 

Good day everyone.

Sure you can. There is no need to worry about this issue at all.But I am glad that you asked us. Also, it is very important to consult your doctor in situation like this. He can explain to you exactly the procedure of following certain diet program. People do believe that following certain diet program is the easiest thing that you can do - no. You need to follow it exactly like it is prescribed. Especially if you are using something, and in your case you are using statins. Any doctor will confirm you this as well. 

Hey there.

Sure you can. TLC diet program is the best diet program that can help you lower your blood pressure. But as we all already know, sometimes high blood pressure can’t be treated only with diet program. It would be amazing, but it can’t. Now, high blood cholesterol is treated with lifestyle changes and medicines. The main goal of treatment is to lower your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol level enough to reduce your risk for coronary heart disease, heart attack, and other related health problems. In this case it is recommended to combine TLC diet program with statins. Don’t be afraid about it.