Cholesterol Lowering Alternatives

For the first time in nearly 50 years, the average American adult has a cholesterol level below 200, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It credits the decline, in large part, to the popularity of cholesterol lowering drugs like Lipitor. But what if a patient doesn't want to be on a prescription for the rest of his or her life? We all know that changes in exercise and diet can lower cholesterol, but by how much? And how often are changes in lifestyle really effective? For a look at some of these alternatives, ideastream's Eric Wellman is joined by Dr. Gaylee McCracken, an internist at University Hospitals.