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Q: According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, LDL-cholesterol levels of less than 130 mg of LDL-
According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, LDL-cholesterol levels of less than 130 mg of LDL-cholesterol per deciliter of blood are desirable for heart health in humans. On the average, a human has 4.7 L of whole blood. What is the maximum number of grams of LDL-cholesterol that a human should have?

A: Based on your numbers, 6.11 grams.

Q: Do your cholesterol and LDL levels change daily?
If a person were to have these tested say at the beginning of the week then again at the end of the week could the results be different? Say a person has a meal high in red meats and fats, they have their cholesterol and LDL levels done the next day, can the meal they ate the night before make those levels high? or is it a result of time?

A: Yes, what you eat and when you eat it totally affects the results, that’s why they have you fast the morning you go into have the blood test, but it can make a difference for several days too.

Q: What is the average HDL and LDL cholesterol levels for a 21 year old female?

A: Hi Maggalagg,

Here are the recommendations of the American Heart Association:

Total cholesterol less than 200
HDL cholesterol at least > 40, ideally > 60
LDL cholesterol at least less than 130, ideally less than 100
Triglycerides less than 150

Total Cholesterol = HDL + LDL + (Triglycerides divided by 5)

All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
How to Lower Cholesterol in 8 Simple Steps – http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/howtolowercholesterol.html

Q: What does it mean if someone has high blood HDL Cholesterol and low LDL Cholesterol levels?
Here are the exact lipogram (or whatever they call it) results:

S. Cholesterol: 146 mg/dL (Normal level: up to 200 mg/dL)

S. Triglycerides: 99.7 mg/dL (Normal level: 60 to 165 mg/dL)

HDL Cholesterol: 69 mg/dL (Normal level: 41 to 58 mg/dL)

LDL Cholesterol 57 mg/dL (Normal level: 60 to 166 mg/dL)

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This is for a 24 years old male by the way.

Thanks in advance! =]

A: These are SUPER good numbers. HDL is ‘Good’ cholesterol, you want to be over 40 on this one. Your HDL is SUPER high for a male.

LDL is ‘Bad’ cholesterol. You want to be ideally below 100 on this one. Your LDL is SUPER low.

Yoru Triglycerides are fine.

Your ration of total cholester divided by good cholesterol is 2.12. You want to be below 4. Again, this is a SUPER number

Q: What LDL Cholesterol level is consider risk fator?
My friend just have the blood test, The Triglycerides is 170,
The normal range is 30-150

What is level of LDL and Triglycerides is consider risk factor and may face heart attack.

A: Your Total Blood (or Serum) Cholesterol Level

Less than 200 mg/dL: Desirable
If your LDL, HDL and triglyceride levels are also at desirable levels and you have no other risk factors for heart disease, total blood cholesterol below 200 mg/dL puts you at relatively low risk of coronary heart disease. Even with a low risk, however, it’s still smart to eat a heart-healthy diet, get regular physical activity and avoid tobacco smoke. Have your cholesterol levels checked every five years or as your doctor recommends.

200–239 mg/dL: Borderline-High Risk
If your total cholesterol falls between 200 and 239 mg/dL, your doctor will evaluate your levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol and triglycerides. It’s possible to have borderline-high total cholesterol numbers with normal levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol balanced by high HDL (good) cholesterol. Work with your doctor to create a prevention and treatment plan that’s right for you. Make lifestyle changes, including eating a heart-healthy diet, getting regular physical activity and avoiding tobacco smoke. Depending on your LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and your other risk factors, you may also need medication. Ask your doctor how often you should have your cholesterol rechecked.

240 mg/dL and over: High Risk
People who have a total cholesterol level of 240 mg/dL or more typically have twice the risk of coronary heart disease as people whose cholesterol level is desirable (200 mg/dL). If your test didn’t show your LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides, your doctor should order a fasting profile. Work with your doctor to create a prevention and treatment plan that’s right for you. Whether or not you need cholesterol-regulating medication, make lifestyle changes, including eating a heart-healthy diet, getting regular physical activity and avoiding tobacco smoke.

HDL- High Density cholesterol

With HDL (good) cholesterol, higher levels are better. Low HDL cholesterol (less than 40 mg/dL for men, less than 50 mg/dL for women) puts you at higher risk for heart disease. In the average man, HDL cholesterol levels range from 40 to 50 mg/dL. In the average woman, they range from 50 to 60 mg/dL. An HDL cholesterol of 60 mg/dL or higher gives some protection against heart disease.

Smoking, being overweight and being sedentary can all result in lower HDL cholesterol. To raise your HDL level, avoid tobacco smoke, maintain a healthy weight and get at least 30–60 minutes of physical activity more days than not.

People with high blood triglycerides usually also have lower HDL cholesterol and a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. Progesterone, anabolic steroids and male sex hormones (testosterone) also lower HDL cholesterol levels. Female sex hormones raise HDL cholesterol levels

Your LDL (Bad) Cholesterol Level

The lower your LDL cholesterol, the lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. In fact, it’s a better gauge of risk than total blood cholesterol. In general, LDL levels fall into these categories

LDL Cholesterol Levels

Less than 100 mg/dL
Optimal

100 to 129 mg/dL
Near Optimal/ Above Optimal

130 to 159 mg/dL
Borderline High

160 to 189 mg/dL
High

190 mg/dL and above
Very High

Your other risk factors for heart disease and stroke help determine what your LDL level should be, as well as the appropriate treatment for you. A healthy level for you may not be healthy for your friend or neighbor. Discuss your levels and your treatment options with your doctor to get the plan that works for you.

Your Triglyceride Level

Triglyceride is a form of fat. People with high triglycerides often have a high total cholesterol level, including high LDL (bad) cholesterol and low HDL (good) cholesterol levels.

Your triglyceride level will fall into one of these categories:

Normal: less than 150 mg/dL
Borderline-High: 150–199 mg/dL
High: 200–499 mg/dL
Very High: 500 mg/dL
Many people have high triglyceride levels due to being overweight/obese, physical inactivity, cigarette smoking, excess alcohol consumption and/or a diet very high in carbohydrates (60 percent of more of calories). High triglycerides are a lifestyle-related risk factor; however, underlying diseases or genetic disorders can be the cause.

The main therapy to reduce triglyceride levels is to change your lifestyle. This means control your weight, eat a heart-healthy diet, get regular physical activity, avoid tobacco smoke, limit alcohol to one drink per day for women or two drinks per day for men and limit beverages and foods with added sugars. Visit your healthcare provider to create an action plan that will incorporate all these lifestyle changes. Sometimes, medication is needed in addition to a healthy diet and lifestyle.

A triglyceride level of 150 mg/dL or higher is one of the risk factors of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome increases the risk for heart disease and other disorders, includ

Q: How to lower my LDL cholesterol?
I got my blood test back from the lab and found out that my LDL cholesterol levels were borderline from being over the limit. I think your max is 130 but i measured 133. What can i do to get my levels lower? Thanks.

A: I will speak from experience.

I had my lipids checked in March and my doctor wanted to prescribe meds to lower my cholesterol. I had heard that there were a lot of side effects with the drugs so I did not want to go that route unless absolutely necessary.

So I did some research on over the counter supplements that might help. The best data I could gather would lead me to a product called Cholestsure. I ordered a 3 month supply and took 3 to 4 capsules a day trying to never miss a day.

After 3 months I had my lipids checked again and was my doctor and I were very pleased. My LDL went from 153 to 95 (below 100 is optimum).

I am continuing to take the supplements and will have my lipids checked again in December.

I do suggest a diet high in fiber as well.

Cholestsure can be ordered online. I am providing a link to the dealer I use. They seem to have the best price and free shipping.

Q: What is the lowest LDL cholesterol level anyone has ever seen?
Just kind of worried because I just had my cholesterol checked and my LDL was 19 and my total cholesterol was 83
I am a 25 year old female. I had blood drawn at my doctors office and they sent the blood to lab quest. It also said the results were verified twice on the report I received.

A: It would be helpful to know your age as LDL cholesterol may be lower in adolescents than in adults (an adult is defined as someone age 25 or older). Lipids – including cholesterol – are essential for life. Our cell membranes are composed of lipo-proteins. LDL cholesterol may be calculated (1972 Friedewald equation) or directly measured. If you are an adult and your LDL was calculated then I would suggest that it be directly measured. If you are an adult and your directly measured LDL is 19 mg/dL that would raise a concern. There is reason to think that ‘very low’ LDL cholesterol may interfere with trans-membrane cellular function. If you provide me with more information I will try to be of more help to you. I wish you the very best ofhealthh and in all things may God bless.

Q: Can regular intake of psyllium husk lower cholesterol level, specifically LDL?
I’ve consistently had cholesterol levels over 240 over the last 25 years. I want to lower my LDL now that I’m older and possibly more prone to heart disease. Increased intake of soluble fiber is supposed to help lower cholesterol.

A: It can have a little effect, but not much. It will definitely affect your digestive track and make it better. You need to make sure you are properly hydrated and that your adrenal glands are working well. The adrenals are responsible for keeping the water in your intestines.

Drug companies and doctors would have you believe that cholesterol is the problem with heart disease and that if you reduce your cholesterol intake from food, you will reduce your chances of getting heart disease. The real truth is that your body produces, on the average about 85% of all the cholesterol your body needs in the liver. Your diet only contributes about 15%, that is unless, your body senses that you are eating less cholesterol foods, then it increases it’s production of cholesterol in your liver to compensate for the reduction in what you are eating.

Cholesterol is what repairs tissue. Your bile is made from cholesterol. This good cholesterol / bad cholesterol thing is so ridiculous. All cholesterol is good, it all has a purpose in your body. Do you actually believe that your body would make all that cholesterol if it were bad for you?

What happens is inflammation happens in your arteries and your body does what it is supposed to do and try to repair the damage by sending LDL cholesterol to the site. LDL cholesterol is a Low Density Lipid PROTEIN. It is a transporter. In fact, there are two main types of LDL cholesterol, the pattern 1 and pattern 2 types. The pattern 1 LDL is larger molecules than the pattern 2 type. It is the pattern 2 LDL cholesterol that gets lodged in the nooks and crannies of the INFLAMED arteries that oxidize (go rancid) and generate some problems. The HDL cholesterol (High Density Lipid PROTEIN) is the material that goes to the inflammation site and removes the LDL cholesterol that has done it’s job and the HDL takes the LDL cholesterol back to the liver to be “RECONJUGATED!” So, it can be REUSED. Now why would the body do that if it were so bad for you?

The “ROOT CAUSE” of this issue is INFLAMMATION.

So, what does the medical industry do, they treat symptoms, so instead of fixing the real culprit, the tell you to reduce the cholesterol. Since most people have a very difficult time of doing this because the body is trying it’s best to make up for the lack of cholesterol in the diet by making more, the drug companies come to the rescue. The make Lipitor. This makes the liver produce less cholesterol. And yes, you don’t get as much build up in your arteries, but what about that inflammation issue? And without the necessary cholesterol to repair the tissue, what does the body do? The arteries just get thinner and you now become very susceptible to getting a STROKE! So what do the doctors do, they tell you that you have to watch your blood pressure. Why, because if it gets a little high, your artery could burst because it’s not getting repaired.

This treating “symptoms” and not the “root cause” has generated huge revenues and profits for drug companies. In turn huge bags of money is being given to politicians to keep them in power to allow drug companies to get away with this insanity. Who do you think gives doctors scholarships and trips and perks to help them through medical school? Drug companies.

What you need to do is watch for a change in cholesterol numbers more than the total number. It’s important to identify ALL infections in the body and inflammation. If you focus on fixing those issues, the body will take care of the cholesterol issue. If you focus on the symptom, cholesterol, your health will be greatly diminished and you will end up being a drug taking, unhealthy, dying younger than designed person and joining the statistics of the majority of Americans.

I strongly suggest you seek out a Certified Nutritional Therapist that can test you for specific deficiencies and take all the guess work out of wondering what nutrients you need. Then they can suggest a diet specific to you and maybe supplements with exact dosages to what your body needs.

It’s not easy to be healthy in America today.

good luck to you

Q: How do I lower my LDL cholesterol?
I’m 26 and my doctor told me I have an elevated LDL cholesterol level. It is at 176. He wants me to excercise and eat right. What types of food should I eat and do you have any recommended excercises or activities?

A: If you want to lower your cholesterol naturually there are a variety of foods that reduce cholesterol, including specific fruits, vegetables and nuts. See which foods researchers have determined are cholesterol-busters.
If you are looking for away to lower your cholesterol, but want to avoid a high-priced prescription with possible side effects, you have options. Nature has provided a variety of foods that scientists have found can effectively reduce cholesterol levels.

Q: IF YOU ARE 21 OR AROUND THAT AGE, WHAT IS YOUR HDL AND LDL BLOOD CHOLESTEROL LEVELS?

A: HDL normal level > 60 mg/dL.
LDL < 100 mg/dL.
More than 75% of cholesterol is produced by the liver. Only 25% of cholesterol comes from the food. Familial hypercholesterolemia is a condition passed down through families in which a person has high levels of “bad” cholesterol (low density lipoprotein, or LDL) beginning at birth. The condition can cause heart attacks at an early age.
Eat a low-cholesterol, low-fat diet, which includes cottage cheese, fat-free milk, fish, vegetables, poultry, and egg whites. Use monounsaturated oils such as olive, peanut, and canola oils or polyunsaturated oils such as corn, safflower, soy, sunflower, cottonseed, and soybean oils. Avoid foods with excess fat in them such as meat (especially liver and fatty meat), egg yolks, whole milk, cream, butter, shortening, pastries, cakes, cookies, gravy, peanut butter, chocolate, olives, potato chips, coconut, cheese (other than cottage cheese), coconut oil, palm oil, and fried foods.

Q: How do i lower my LDL Cholesterol?
I work at a hospital where we have to take cholesterol tests. I recently found out I have a LDL cholesterol level of 120. My HDL level was 50. I am also Hypoglycemic. I don’t know if that has anything to do with cholesterol. How do I lower my LDL cholesterol?
With out drugs. And if I could get a simple life of what to eat and what not to eat that would be apreciated.

A: Pretty simple stuff really,reduce your animal fat intake,increase your intake of oily fish (omega 3 oils) and take regular exercise,to have an effect it has to be vigorous. The hypoglycaemia is irrelevant and usually does not indicate any real pathology.

Q: do you know the appropriate levels for LDL and HDL cholesterol?
Also, does anyone have or had high cholesterol? If so, how did you modify your food int

A: Your total cholesterol should be below 200 mg/dL. Keep your LDL (”bad”) cholesterol well under 160 mg/dL if you are at low risk for a heart attack, below 130 mg/dL if you are at moderate risk for a heart attack, and less than 100 mg/dL if you are at high risk for a heart attack (and ideally lower than 70 mg/dL if you’re at very high risk, for example, because of a recent heart attack or stroke). Your HDL (”good”) cholesterol should be 40 mg/dL or greater if you are a man and 50 mg/dL or more if you are a woman (and preferably 60 mg/dL or higher). Your triglyceride level should be under 150 mg/dL.

These articles helped me a lot:

http://www.knowabouthealth.com/abcd-of-preventing-heart-attack/http://www.knowabouthealth.com/4-most-effective-ways-to-beat-cholesterol-naturally/

http://www.knowabouthealth.com/glossary-common-heart-disease-terms/

Q: Does reducing your LDL cholesterol actually reduce the amount of fibrous plaque in your arteries?
Although people are always going on about good/bad cholesterol and the ability to affect blood cholesterol levels, does the reduction of LDL intake actually help to remove, or allow an opportunity for removing already formed fibrous plaques etc which are blocking arteries, or are you stuck with these regardless and must simply limit the damage that has already been done?

A: I think its mainly a case of damage limitation;

Q: Question for people who understand Cholesterol levels?
What can a low triglyceride level indicate? I did research online and found that it means that the person needs to eat more saturated fat to elevate their TRIG levels. However, the LDL level and the overall cholesterol level is high for that person. That is contradicting! Any ideas?

A: trig levels measures the amount of fat in the blood.i would not worry about raising the level of trig only reducing cholesterol levels. this can be done by eating protein (about 6-8 ounces per meal) and eating low sugar low starch veggies. so broccoli good corn bad. forget about bread pasta potatoes, and rice this will bring down your cholesterol level and put your trig at healthy levels. good luck

Q: Is it possible to have a LDL (Bad) cholesterol that is too low?
I got blood test results saying that my LDL levels of cholesterol are at 80, where normal levels are between 90-171, and that my levels are too low. I thought the lower the bad cholesterol, the better?

A: Thank you for the question.

Your LDL level of 80 is excellent! Better than mine, actually.

Don’t worry, you’re fine. The “normal levels” that are reported by the laboratory do not apply to everyone. Only your doctor, who assesses a patient’s cumulative risk factors for heart disease and calculates the Framingham score, can determine what is your goal LDL level.

If I may ask,

1. What is your age?
2. Have your parents or siblings ever been diagnosed with heart disease?
3. Do you smoke?
4. Do you have high blood pressure?
5. Do you have diabetes?
6. What was the value of your good cholesterol (HDL)?

If you can provide this information, I can tell you what should be your goal LDL.

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