The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee Drop Cholesterol 150 Points In 15 Days? Dr. Ted Barnett Breaks Down The Science
Dec 2, 2025
Dr. Ted Barnett, a lifestyle medicine physician and director of the Rochester Lifestyle Medicine Institute, reveals how patients can dramatically lower their cholesterol by over 150 points in just 15 days using a whole food plant-based diet. He discusses the impressive results from his 15-day jumpstart program, which often outstrip those of statins. Barnett also highlights the barriers within the medical system that hamper lifestyle solutions and shares his top foods for transforming health, including arugula, broccoli, and sweet potatoes.
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Try A 15-Day Plant-Based Jumpstart
- Do the 15-day whole food plant-based Jumpstart to see rapid health improvements like big cholesterol drops and better energy.
- Dr. Ted Barnett says adults can commit to two weeks and often see motivating changes within days.
Use Quick Wins To Motivate Change
- Use rapid, noticeable changes to motivate behavior: short-term, intensive programs create visible benefits that encourage long-term adherence.
- Dr. Ted Barnett notes people feel improvements in days, which helps sustain new habits.
Diet Can Beat Short-Term Statins
- Cholesterol drops from the Jumpstart can outperform 15 days of statin therapy for many patients.
- This suggests dietary change can be more potent than short-term medication in some cases.