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Who here has high cholesterol?
Posted on 8/3/16 at 2:57 pm
Posted on 8/3/16 at 2:57 pm
Who has high cholesterol? Just had test done for life insurance and I was hit with high overall cholesterol. My ldl's are under 200 but my hdl is low, and my triglycerides are high at 168.
I pop 3 fish oils a day, exercise, take a spoon of olive oil or coconut oil a few times a week.
Could the triglycerides be due to carbohydrate intake and low fiber? Those are my only two obvious problems.
I pop 3 fish oils a day, exercise, take a spoon of olive oil or coconut oil a few times a week.
Could the triglycerides be due to carbohydrate intake and low fiber? Those are my only two obvious problems.
This post was edited on 8/3/16 at 3:09 pm
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Posted on 8/3/16 at 3:02 pm to Rossberg02
Half the battle is hereditary
Posted on 8/3/16 at 3:03 pm to Rossberg02
Forget the oils and just cut your carbs. Carbs turn into LDL and transported to fat cells once your liver's glycogen stores are full. Humans weren't made to consume massive quantities, only enough for 2 days energy.
Posted on 8/3/16 at 3:06 pm to Red Drum
quote:so what should the average male calorie intake be per day?
Forget the oils and just cut your carbs. Carbs turn into LDL and transported to fat cells once your liver's glycogen stores are full. Humans weren't made to consume massive quantities, only enough for 2 days e
Posted on 8/3/16 at 3:07 pm to Red Drum
My mom's family does have this problem.
Posted on 8/3/16 at 3:09 pm to MontyFranklyn
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so what should the average male calorie intake be per day?
Depends on activity levels. Burn more than you intake.
Posted on 8/3/16 at 3:09 pm to Rossberg02
My overall cholesterol is high but I have high HDLs and super low Triglycerides so my Dr. wasn't too concerned.
He said Triglycerides is a function of aerobic activity.
He said Triglycerides is a function of aerobic activity.
Posted on 8/3/16 at 3:10 pm to Rossberg02
High triglycerides are often associated with excessive alcohol consumption.
Your LDL (bad) cholesterol should be 60-135 and your HDL (good) cholesterol greater than 45.
I take a combination of a low-dose statin and prescription niacin. Other than exercise, niacin is the only way to raise your HDL. My numbers have been good since I went on this regimen several years ago.
Your LDL (bad) cholesterol should be 60-135 and your HDL (good) cholesterol greater than 45.
I take a combination of a low-dose statin and prescription niacin. Other than exercise, niacin is the only way to raise your HDL. My numbers have been good since I went on this regimen several years ago.
Posted on 8/3/16 at 3:13 pm to Rossberg02
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My ldl's are under 200 but my hdl is low, and my triglycerides are high at 168.
I would get your calcium score and check your particulate size. Your combination of readings isn't encouraging.
I'm on a statin - but even uncontrolled with a high overall number, I had a pretty manageable LDL range, my HDL has always been good and my triglycerides have been decent. My dad had all kinds of trouble with his triglycerides, especially after he developed Type II Diabetes - he had some blockages, an occlusion, needed a CABG - just the whole smash.
Posted on 8/3/16 at 3:13 pm to Rossberg02
Had it. Started exercising/ running again and eating a little better and I'm good now.
It runs in my family so it's a harder fight than it should be. Definitely have to watch my cholesterol intake.
It runs in my family so it's a harder fight than it should be. Definitely have to watch my cholesterol intake.
Posted on 8/3/16 at 3:14 pm to Layabout
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prescription niacin.
Do you get the flushing?
Posted on 8/3/16 at 3:18 pm to Ace Midnight
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Do you get the flushing?
No, I never had that reaction but it is supposed to be fairly common. But like statins, niacin should be taken at bed time so unless you glow in the dark flushing is not really a problem.
Posted on 8/3/16 at 3:19 pm to MontyFranklyn
Depends, but it's the transportation of extra carbohydrates to fat cells in the form of LDL that's responsible for plaque build up, as well as genetics. Inflammation makes these plaques unstable and prone to causing acut strokes and heart attacks.
You can help maximize your genetics by limiting carbs to fruits in the morning and green vegetables. that way you're intaking only about what most active adults will burn, and your LDL should drop (since u won't have leftovers to store)
Don't smoke and eat some antioxidants and that'll keep what plaque buildup you do have from acutely rupturing and causing a stroke or heart attack.
You can help maximize your genetics by limiting carbs to fruits in the morning and green vegetables. that way you're intaking only about what most active adults will burn, and your LDL should drop (since u won't have leftovers to store)
Don't smoke and eat some antioxidants and that'll keep what plaque buildup you do have from acutely rupturing and causing a stroke or heart attack.
Posted on 8/3/16 at 3:26 pm to Layabout
My LDL is 170, HDL is 56, total chol is 226. Normal triglycerides.
How am I doing? Any recommendation?
How am I doing? Any recommendation?
Posted on 8/3/16 at 3:34 pm to Rossberg02
Mine is high just looking at numbers. But my ratio of total:hdl is good and my triglycerides are good. I don't worry too much about it since I'm in pretty good health.
Posted on 8/3/16 at 3:36 pm to Rossberg02
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Posted on 8/3/16 at 3:36 pm to NoHoTiger
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Mine is high just looking at numbers. But my ratio of total:hdl is good and my triglycerides are good. I don't worry too much about it since I'm in pretty good health.
Even if you're old, NoHo, aren't you a gal? I don't think gals have to worry much about heart disease. Y'all are the ones killing us, remember?
Posted on 8/3/16 at 3:57 pm to Ace Midnight
I did drink a few margs the night before. Wonder if that will have had an acute effect.
My hdl was 55 and ratio was 5.
My hdl was 55 and ratio was 5.
Posted on 8/3/16 at 3:59 pm to Rossberg02
Mine is around 135.
Is that high?
Is that high?
Posted on 8/3/16 at 4:02 pm to LSUAlum2001
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Mine is around 135.
Is that high?
Th scale that the insurance company gave me is 140-200 is okay. So you'd be low, I'm guessing.
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