Q: How do you make your HDL cholesterol levels go up?
I am 21 and my total cholesterol is 139 but I am worried because me doctor said my HDL (the good kind) is a little low. What foods or herbal remedies are good for lowering cholesterol? I know grapefruit is good and exercise.
and i think my wellness teacher in college said that my cholesterol at my age should be like 116 or lower. is that true?
so is 139 too high for my age group?

A: they like your bad cholesterol to be lower and lower so eat wild fish not farm raised fish take flax oil capsules and salmon oil capsules and get lots of exercise eat as much organic food as possible. drink lots of water and lose weight.

Q: How do I increase my HDL Cholesterol levels?
I started working out and cut down on a lot of junk including red meat and butter, what’s next????
I can’t tolerate alcohol, maybe wine here and there, but I don’t like the taste unless I use it when I am cooking. Drinking Alcohol seems like a bizarre treatment. What type of alcohol and how much?

A: Drink alcohol, do not smoke, do cardiovascular exercise and eat fish, supposedly. The only one I have verifed is the alcohol diet, but I have stopped drinking and now my HDL is low. Junk, red meat and butter mostly raise your LDL, I have also verified that.

Q: Why is female’s HDL cholesterol levels normally higher than males?

A: Men tend to have noticeably lower HDL levels, with smaller size and lower cholesterol content, than women. Men also have an increased incidence of atherosclerotic heart disease.
In general, your risk for heart disease, including a heart attack, increases if your HDL cholesterol level is less than 40 mg/dL. More specifically, men are at particular risk if their HDL is below 37 mg/dL, and women are at particular risk if their HDL if their HDL is below 47 mg/dL.
An HDL 60 mg/dL or above helps protect against heart disease.

Q: Is there any documented evidence that depression or anxiety can affect HDL cholesterol levels?

A: Not as far as I know but the link below gives good info.

Q: Can Tuna-fish raise your HDL cholesterol levels?
I got my results from the doctor and she says that my HDL is to low and that my LDL is a little high. I’m 25 years old; does anyone have any suggestions on foods to eat, to raise and lower the respective types?

Here are my levels

HDL 38
LDL 132

CHOL 192

A: Being as young as you are, your doctor will most likely not put you on medication with cholesterol numbers like that…unless you have risk factors like diabetes or heart disease. They are only mildly abnormal. Tuna and other types of fish will lower the LDL and increase the HDL. However, the best way to get those results is regular exercise. If you eat fish 3 or more times per week and exercise, you should see an improvement in your cholesterol pannel.

Q: how effective is niacin in raising HDL cholesterol levels?

A: Clinical studies have shown it be one of the single most effective things available aside from lifestyle modification.

Q: Would the following help to increase Good Cholesterol (HDL) Levels?
I had my Cholesterol levels checked a few days ago and the Total Cholesterol and Bad Cholesterol levels are fine. However, the Good Cholesterol levels are low and I need to increase these. After some research I found that by doing the following in my daily routine I can increase the HDL levels:

1) 30-40 minute exercise daily or at least 5 times a week
2) Cranberry Juice
3) Peanut butter with whole grain bread for breakfast
4) Food cooked in Canola or Olive oil
5) No fried stuff like french fries or fried chicken
6) Oven baked fish 1-2 a week.
7) Lots of fruit and vegetables

Does the above plan look good to increase the HDL levels?

A: HDL levels are increased by exercise.LDL levels are decreased by good diet.
If you want to increase HDL levels you should exercise regularly.A 3-4 miles quick walk daily is a fine start.Aerobic exercise is the best way(like walking,light jogging,swimming,biking).

I wouldn’t suggest peanut butter for breakfast because of the high concentration of fat and carbohydrates.I’m not a nutritionist,but i think that low-fat low-sugar cereal with semi-skimmed milk would be better.The rest of your diet is more or less suitable.

Q: My dad has low HdL Cholesterol levels. Whats the best way to go about bringing it up?

A: Best and fastest way? Exercise, followed by an intake of omega3 acid fats, like the one found in flaxseed oil and cold water fish. No other proven way. Niacin has not proven to help.

Q: How To Raise My HDL (good cholesterol) Levels?
I just had a simple blood test and my triglycerides are norma (103) and I got a good low LDL (bad cholesterol) level…107.

But my HDL is only 38! I was overweight three months prior to taking the blood test and during the three months prior to the test I lost 30lbs. The three months before the test, I’ve been eating mostly nutrient foods (poultry, veggies, and fruit). I also exercise regularly.

What else can I do to raise my HDL levels? What foods may help? Why is my HDL level so low when everything else is good.
I will also be seeing a doctor once my health insurance kicks in, but just wanted to hear what others have to say.

A: I am a heart patient for the last six and half years. Your hdl is on lower side but not alarming. You should dip 5 almonds (badam) daily in the water at night and take in the morning after removing it cover, it will definitely raise your HDL.. If you can get ” Arjun tree chhal” it will be very useful for maintaining cholesterol & healthy heart.Change in lifestyle, eating habits daily pranayam will also be useful. For more detail about lifestyle you may visit following website–

http://www.lifestyle-health-fitness.com/healthylifestyle.html

Q: Trans fat is linked with raising your blood’s HDL cholesterol levels and increasing your risk of heart disease?
True or False?????

Thanksss a lot(:

A: true. my dad has heart disease, and can eat no trans fat. at all.

Q: Is having low levels of HDL cholesterol bad?
i know HDL is the “good” cholesterol, but having low levels of it bad? and why?

thank you!

A: Hi Lady Burps Alot,

HDL removes cholesterol from your bloodstream and carries it back to the liver. I like to think of HDL as a vacuum cleaner, picking up cholesterol LDL leaves behind in your arteries.

Here are two posts you may find beneficial:

Do you need to treat a low HDL level? – http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/lower-cholesterol-do-you-need-to-treat-a-low-hdl-level

How do I increase HDL cholesterol? – http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/lower-cholesterol-how-do-i-increase-hdl-cholesterol

All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD

Q: How can I increase the level of my HDL or good cholesterol?
I had my Blood tested for Total Lipids. It seems my HDL level is quite low. My Doctor said i am still in my reproductive years so i should be having an elevated HDL to prevent heart attack.My LDL or bad cholesterol level is quite elevated but not much. What am i suppose to do to increase my good cholesterol level?please help…

A: I have the same problem. My doctor had me start on omega-3 fish oil capsule. 2 capsules twice a day. They are purified, so you don’t have to worry about mercury poisoning.

Q: Is it possible for your HDL Cholesterol to be too high?
My overall Cholesterol score is 195
My HDL Cholesterol score is 101
My LDL Cholesterol score is 85.2

I know HDL is the “good” cholesterol, but when I tried to input this number into my health tracker, it denied it saying that it must be incorrect.

Is an extremely high HDL cholesterol level unhealthy?

A: If your total cholesterol is less than 200, and hdl is greather than 60, you have a very low heart risk. High levels of HDL isn’t considered a risk as long as total cholesterol remains below 200.

Q: I just had blood-work done. What are normal levels for Cholesterol,HDL,LDL and triglycerides?
I am a 52 year old female in good health.

A: From

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4500

Total Cholesterol Level Category
Less than 200 mg/dL
Desirable level that puts you at lower risk for coronary heart disease. A cholesterol level of 200 mg/dL or higher raises your risk.

200 to 239 mg/dL
Borderline high
240 mg/dL and above
High blood cholesterol. A person with this level has more than twice the risk of coronary heart disease as someone whose cholesterol is below 200 mg/dL.

HDL Cholesterol Level
Category
Less than 40 mg/dL
(for men)
Less than 50 mg/dL
(for women)
Low HDL cholesterol. A major risk factor for heart disease.
60 mg/dL and above
High HDL cholesterol. An HDL of 60 mg/dL and above is considered protective against heart disease.

If your total cholesterol is 200 mg/dL or more, or your HDL cholesterol is less than 40 mg/dL (for men) and less than 50 mg/dL (for women), you need to have a lipoprotein profile done to determine your LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels. If your cholesterol is high or you have other risk factors, your healthcare provider will likely want to monitor your cholesterol more closely. Follow your provider’s advice about how often to have your cholesterol tested. He or she will set appropriate management goals based on your LDL cholesterol level and other risk factors.

LDL Cholesterol Level Category
Less than 100 mg/dL
Optimal
100 to 129 mg/dL
Near or above optimal
130 to 159 mg/dL
Borderline high
160 to 189 mg/dL
High
190 mg/dL and above
Very high

Your LDL cholesterol goal depends on how many other risk factors you have.†

If you don’t have coronary heart disease or diabetes and have one or no risk factors, your LDL goal is less than 160 mg/dL.

If you don’t have coronary heart disease or diabetes and have two or more risk factors, your LDL goal is less than 130 mg/dL.

If you do have coronary heart disease or diabetes, your LDL goal is less than 100 mg/dL.
Triglyceride is the most common type of fat in the body. Many people who have heart disease or diabetes have high triglyceride levels. Normal triglyceride levels vary by age and sex. A high triglyceride level combined with low HDL cholesterol or high LDL cholesterol seems to speed up atherosclerosis (the buildup of fatty deposits in artery walls). Atherosclerosis increases the risk for heart attack and stroke.

Triglyceride Level Category
Less than 150 mg/dL
Normal
150–199 mg/dL
Borderline high
200–499 mg/dL
High
500 mg/dL and above
Very high

On the whole, Americans should reduce the amount of saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol and total fat in their diet. If you have high blood cholesterol, it’s very important to control high blood pressure, avoid tobacco smoke, eat a healthy diet, get regular physical activity, maintain a healthy weight, and control or delay the onset of diabetes. Taking these steps will help lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. If you still need drugs to reduce your blood cholesterol, a healthy diet and active lifestyle will help lower your cholesterol and improve your overall cardiovascul

Q: What is the best way to raise my HDL cholesterol level?
It is presently 40 MG/DL. It should be > or = to 40.

A: (1) Following a healthy diet
You need to choose the correct type of dietary fat, and reduce your intake of high-cholesterol foods. In addition, your daily diet should include regular amounts of fresh fruit, vegetables and dietary fiber (especially soluble fiber).

(2) Taking regular exercise
Regular cardio-aerobic exercise (like walking, swimming) is essential to maintain the strength and resilience of your cardiovascular system.

(3) Making lifestyle improvements
Includes weight reduction if overweight or obese; quitting smoking; normalizing alcohol intake.

Q: How to lower high cholesterol fast?
My mother is 49years old and she cannot exercise because she is disabled with cancer and has to keep an oxygen tank around her at all times. She attends to eat a lot of eggs and beans. and other spanish food which I believe it isn’t helping her. So I’m asking to please give me a good diet for my mother. what would be best for her to eat? to Lower Cholesterol. Thank you! God Bless.

A: You can google “low cholesterol diet” on the internet and read which foods are appropriate and which ones are not. Medications to lower the cholesterol would be the way of choice since she is unable to do any activity or exercise. She needs to work with her doctor on her cholesterol levels and you can assist with better food choices for her.

Q: How does garlic lower high blood pressure and cholesterol?
How does garlic lower high blood pressure and cholesterol?
What Biological/ Physiological mechanism does garlic have that improves High Blood Pressure and Lower Cholesterol?

A: Garlic is NO substitute for medical attention when it comes to high blood pressure or any other medical condition. If you suffer from or suspect you suffer from high blood pressure, it is important that you see your doctor.

That said garlic has quite a reputation for helping people control blood pressure. Research shows that garlic may in fact reduce diastolic and systolic blood pressure!

“In a study, when people with high blood pressure were given one clove of garlic a day for 12 weeks, their diastolic blood pressure and cholesterol levels were significantly reduced. Eating quantities as small as one clove of garlic a day was found to have beneficial effects on managing hypertension.”(1)

Various studies on garlic have shown benefits for many other disorders such as cancer, immune problems and diabetes. Many people believe garlic is the end-all cure for just about anything including the common cold.

So how does one actually consume one raw clove of garlic a day? It’s easier than you think. Here are some suggestions:

Finely minced a clove and sprinkle on your salad
Mix with cold pasta and vegetables
Use as a dip with hot bread. Mix olive oil, spices and garlic
Mix with mayo and use on your next sandwich
Just use your imagination….
Of course, if you are unable to consume raw garlic you can always take the garlic pills. Although raw is always better.

So what exactly does garlic do?

“Garlic dilates the muscles of blood vessels, which helps in lowering blood pressure. It consists of a compound called adenosine, which helps in vasodilation and is also a muscle relaxant. Although, both raw and cooked garlic can benefit blood pressure, raw garlic is more potent and benefits faster. Garlic also interferes with the formation of blood clots and helps in reducing cholesterol. It not only helps lower the risk of colon, gastro intestinal tract and stomach cancers but also improves immunity and prevents gas formation.” (3)

“It appears, according to research that the beneficial effects of garlic on blood pressure come more from the garlic sulphides than from allicin. Unlike allicin, garlic sulphides are not destroyed by cooking.”(2)

A study from Stanford University casts doubt on the effectiveness of garlic to lower LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol levels in adults with moderately high cholesterol. LDL cholesterol is widely known as “bad cholesterol,” and is believed to be a leading contributor to heart disease.

Christopher Gardner, Ph.D., and colleagues conducted a randomized, placebo-controlled trial studying whether three different formulations of garlic could lower LDL cholesterol. The study participants were randomly divided into four groups to receive raw garlic, a powdered garlic supplement, an aged extract supplement, or a placebo.

The 169 participants who completed the study had their cholesterol levels checked monthly for the duration of the 6-month trial. None of the formulations of garlic had a statistically significant effect on the LDL cholesterol levels.

The authors caution that these results should not be generalized for all populations or all health effects. An accompanying editorial in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine points out that LDL cholesterol levels are only one factor contributing to heart disease, and that this trial did not investigate garlic’s effects on other risk factors, such as high blood pressure.

You should read some articles in the medical journal and you mmight find other pertinent infomration in regards to your concern or you can ask your physician who is an even more reliable source.

Q: How do i lower my high cholesterol?
I took a blood test 2 days ago and my results came in today, i have high cholesterol. the normal up to 200 and mine is 300. I’m 22 years old and 145lbs, so i’m pretty skinny. I guess i have high cholesterold because i eat a lot of beef. I do excersise 5-6 days a week. What do i have to eat to drastically lower my cholesterol level??

A: Cholesterol is present in any animal product (meat, milk, cheese, etc.)
It is absent from plant products (fruits, vegetables).

Eat fewer animal products and more fruits and vegetables. Exercise also helps lower the bad and raise the good cholesterol.

Q: What are some ways to lower of high Cholesterol?
i have high cholesterol and i need ways to lower it.
tips and ways please
thank youu
10 points!

A: Blood lipids have no correlation with heart disease. They can be a sign that something is happening but people with low levels have just as many heart attacks as those with high levels. As you get older, high levels are indicative to better health and long life.
There is a very good correlation between high calcium and heart attack. Does this mean you should lower your calcium? Of course not, any more than lowering your so called cholesterol will prevent a heart attack.
Feel free to email me for more sources. You will find that those on this site with opposing points of view, do not have the courage to allow email

Q: High Cholesterol? How to lower it with food?
what are some foods to lower high cholesterol? i heard oatmeal was one.

A: Whole Grains
Whole grains, specifically oats, contribute to the healthy maintenance of the walls of the carotid arteries. If your diet contains enough whole grains you will slow the thickening of the arterial walls, thus preventing your cholesterol levels from rising.

Pistachios and Walnuts
Pistachios and walnuts contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, fats and antioxidants. These nutrients play a contributing role in the reduction of LDL cholesterol levels (bad cholesterol) and are believed, according to studies completed at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Hood, Texas, to have the ability to reverse existing damage to arterial walls.

Blueberries
Blueberries have long been known as a “super fruit” and their ability to help lower your cholesterol is just another reason to add them to your grocery cart. Blueberries contain a chemical compound known as pterostilbene which has been shown to lower cholesterol almost as effectively as commercially manufactured drugs. Blueberries, of course, have fewer side effects.

Flaxseed Oil
Flaxseed oil has been shown to help lower cholesterol levels in men. Men who regularly take flaxseed oil supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids and alpha-linoleic acids see significant improvements in both their blood pressures and cholesterol levels.

Olives and Olive Oil
Olives, olive oil, and even avocados have a bad reputation for being high in fat. The truth is that most of the fats found in these foods are unsaturated, meaning they’re good for the heart and cholesterol levels. The unsaturated fats found in olives and olive oils will not only aid in increasing HDL levels, but have been shown through research done by the University of Jaen in Spain to have a significant impact on the prevention of diabetes as well.

Cranbery-Grape Juice
When choosing foods to lower your cholesterol it is important to remember that you need to lower your LDL (bad cholesterol) while at the same time increasing your HDL (good cholesterol). Cranberry-grape blends are the perfect solution. The antioxidants found in grape juice lower LDL levels and the nutrient properties in the cranberry juice raise HDL levels.

Fish
Fish is an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids which, as noted before, will help to lower LDL and raise HDL levels. Fish decreases triglyceride levels as well (triglycerides being the chemical form in which fats are stored within the body). If you’re not a fan of seafood you can replace the meat with a high quality fish oil supplement. Remember, the higher the quality of the supplement the less likely it will cause problems such as burping, bad breath and nausea.

Q: It’s the fish oil good to lower high cholesterol?
My doctor told me that my cholesterol is very high like 400(Triglycerides) and she advice me to take fish oil tablets.What do you advice to do to lower it?Thanks for your help.

A: Yes, fish oil will lower cholesterol,but you eat veg and do physical, avoid sugar and other stuff.
I do physical, avoid sweet and eat lot of veg boiled, and avoid constipation.

Q: What is the best medicine to lower high cholesterol?

A: There are several types of drugs available for cholesterol lowering including statins, bile acid sequestrants, nicotinic acid, fibric acids, and cholesterol absorption inhibitors. Your doctor can help decide which type of drug is best for you.

Q: what to do to lower High Cholesterol?
I am 32 years old, 5.4 and 145lb i just found out that i have a hi cholesterol, my diet is been good all the time, main food i eat is fruit and vegetables and i exercise….What do i do?

A: You can lower your cholesterol with dietary changes, exercise and weight loss if you are overweight. Fruits and vegetables help lower cholesterol due to their high fiber content. You should limit your intake of saturated fats and trans fats. You should try to consume good fats such as omega-3-fatty acids. Omega-3-fatty acids are found in fish, some nuts and are also available as fish oil supplements. Regular aerobic exercise is also important and it should be for at least 1 hour 5 times weekly. This can be any aerobic exercise you like, such as fast walking, swimming, running, biking, etc. Good luck.

Q: How do I lower high cholesterol in a=my 3.5 yr. old daughter?
My 3 year old daughter was diagnosed with a cholesterol level of 202 recently. She doesn’t eat too many sweets but does not like fruits and veggies either. She does like whole wheat breads and pasta and dairy products. Oatmeal, farina and Cheerios aresome of her favorite foods, but she also loves mac n’ cheese. She is a very active little girl who gets plenty of exercise, sleep and water. What should I do to supplement her diet and lower her cholesterol. I feel very concerned about this.

A: A great question for the pediatrician.

Sounds like your daughter has a diet high in carbohydrates.

Do you know that a diet high in carbohydrates can affect triglyceride levels? Triglycerides are a fat that live in the blood. Carbs raise triglyceride levels and it is suspected that high levels of triglycerides contribute to elevated cholesterol.

I know two pregnant women who are on special diets now b/c their triglyceride levels are high; they’ve basically had to cut out bread, starches and most importantly, simple sugars.

Q: How do I help him lower high cholesterol? ?
my dad is 50 and he has high cholesterol the doctors said he could die! im reeally scared how can i help him get rid of it? and how can he personally get rid of it???

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Q: What medication are you given to lower high cholesterol?

A: High cholesterol is caused by intake of too much saturated fats (animal fat). Since you are taking in too much saturated fat you may have an RX for now, but since food is a drug you should be able to adjust your diet to wean you off of medication completely and maintain healthy cholesterol levels.

Q: How to Lower genetically high cholesterol?
I have genetically high cholesterol. it’s near 300 I think. I’ve dropped soda, fast food, fried food, beef, ham, dessert, and candy and snack food altogether from my diet but my cholesterol levels only dropped 10 points! I work out almost everyday and bike to work. I should probably start medication but I’ve heard about the damage that can cause and I’m not ready to get on to any hard meds. I’m only 22! Any thoughts, guys? I’d appreciate some help.

A: This is my diet and my cholesterol went down-YES!

for snacking
I take coolwhip and add goodies like peanuts, almonds, walnuts that lower cholesterol and then freeze it- and i switched to fat-free cholesterol free smart balance, cream cheese, cottage cheese, etc…

and i eat the pop smart cholesterol free single serve popcorn

meals-
for dinner I eat chicken

and I make a 7-10 multi bean chili and add oats that actually work well- oats lower cholesterol and so do so many dry beans.
becareful of instant oatmeal tho- all the extras in it can raise bad cholesterol levels

drinks- skim milk, and any thing that has no cholesterol in it

I even use smart balance other products and drink skim milk etc…
my cholesterol went down 16 points in 5 months
and I cut down on snaking and am losing about 2/3 lbs a week

and for cheese- most fat-free are so ver gross- so try the lower-fat kinds

and exercises help lower some fat &cholesterol- but mostly diet lowers cholesterol- exercise helps but you have to diet to do it and it’s easy to diet too now days because almost all dairy has fat-free- I buy fat-free/cholesterol free cottage cheese, cream cheese, coolwhip to make a frozen dessert-so yummy), etc…

the facts are that oats, dry beans and certain nuts lower cholesterol- i always keep them well-stocked

Q: How can I lower my high cholesterol, and bring up my low cholesterol?

A: Eat oatmeal and other oat products.

Cut out eggs. And any hard fats, lard, butter etc.

Cut back on the red meat. Eat more fish.

Lose weight though exercise.

Q: What is a good way to lower high cholesterol ( 285) without meds?
(I exercise [5-6 times a week],try to eat well & drink grapefruit juice..but don’t want to take meds…a good friend ( a surgeon said they can be worse for you then the high chol#’s.)

A: Without meds and at 285 – it is probably impossible. You can become a devout vegetarian and see what happens. This means no eggs, no meat, etc. I doubt it can be done by exercise. I disagree with your doctor. Lipitor is the best of all drugs. It has proven to be safe and effective for many years now. Do a search on your own and see what *you* think. One’s health is ultimately her/his own responsibility. I would get a second opinion, seriously. Good health to you!

Q: Whats the best way you have found to lower high cholesterol and can high cholesterol cause dizzy spells?

A: First question is that a good breakfast with oat meal with fresh fruit if possible and whole wheat bread. That got my cholesterol down but it takes a few weeks and cholesterol clodding your veins could cut off circulation to the brain and cause you to become dizzy. If you get tired of oatmeal then you can have Cheerios made with whole wheat, good luck sweetie.

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.

Q: Why would a bf push me to eat fattening foods after doc put me on high cholesterol diet?
He would push me,saying ‘you’re not fat’ and ‘just a little won’t hurt’, after the heart doctor put me on a diet for high cholesterol. Shouldn’t he have been supportive? He’s gone now anyways because I think he’s a nut case.

A: Sounds like he wanted to hurt you, it’s good that he’s gone.

Q: Does anyone know what a High Cholesterol Diet contains?
High Cholesterol Diet ?
what foods can you eat if you have High Cholesterol does anyone know a link or a bid list of do’s and dont’s ??
anything
thankx

A: Er you are looking for a LOW cholesterol diet!

Basically you need to reduce and avoid animal fats.

http://cholesterol.about.com/cs/controlwithdiet/a/goodfood.htm

Q: Can a high cholesterol diet cause the ring around a persons eyes to change colour (bluish)?
i’ve asked a similar question like this before but im really interested to know why this is happening….

A: the bluish tinge you are seeing can be due to having slow kidney function, try drinking lots of water and having a balanced diet as well as having plenty of sleep.

Q: What are some things that you’re suppose to eat on a diet for high cholesterol and diabetes?
A friend of mine just found out that he is diabetic AND that he has high cholesterol, but we dont know what all he can and cannot eat. Any help would be appreciated!

A: That sounds like a tough challenge. You will have to balance both. I would start by looking at what foods are acceptable in a cholesterol diet and then cut anything with too many simple carbohydrates and high sugars to deal with the diabetes. For instance, you can eat Chicken and turkey. Both are fine for cholesterol control and also for diabetes. Beans are a complex carb, that is allowed for cholesterol, but needs to be portion controlled for diabetes. Fresh fruits and vegetables are great for cholesterol, but you need to watch for the sugar levels with some fruits, again, portion control. Cooking with Olive oil is preferred. Watching out for transfats is a must. Whole grains are a real plus for the cholesterol diet, but again you have to portion control for the diabetes with the carbohydrates. Low-fat consumer products oftern raise the sugar level to make them taste better, so watch out for that. Read labels! Low cholesterold and low carbs.

Q: what diet do I need for high cholesterol & high blood pressure?
I just got a physical and stress test, did great on stress test, but Have a BP of 180/120 sitting. and blood tests show I have high cholesterol. I need a diet for both.

A: Hi,

After reading your question I saw you were interested in optimizing your nutrition [(-:] so even though I may not be able to answer your question exactly as you may have wanted it answered, I thought I would take the time to pass on some pointers I have learned the hard way from my own bad ‘uninformed’ choices, so you could learn about good advice and bad advice about good nutritional choices.

I am always impressed that there is oftentimes some good advice and good links from people helping others through Yahoo_Answers.

After having many bad health problems from listening to people who knew very little about the consequences of choosing LOW nutritional statistics, I really-really encourage you to learn from good nutritionists what to eat for a life time. [See below]

My best to you and to your future health,
A1

Source(s):

I have learned what I now know after my own lengthy research efforts to improve my health – after ‘FINALLY’ listening to unbiased researching nutritionists. I have shared extensively concerning the most critical nutritional statistics that are common to us all at: <> http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylv=3?qid=20091001043901AADPO4H <>

Also, after all my previous health problems due to following a-lot of bad advice, I can now understand the frustrations of other health researchers in the following quote within “The China Study” by T Colin Campbell pg 1: >>==>

“Even though information and opinions are plentiful, very few people truly know what they should be doing to improve their health.”

“This isn’t because the research hasn’t been done. It has. But the real science has been buried beneath a clutter of irrelevant or even harmful information – junk science, fad diets and food industry propaganda.”

“The China Study” by T Colin Campbell pg 1

Q: Is their a “diet” frozen pizza out there for people with high-cholesterol?
I have now been on my low-cholesterol diet for 3 weeks now, its not as bad as I thought it would be, I have been trying to find healthy substitutes to some of my favorite meals, and one I am having trouble with is Frozen Pizza. I know I could make my own, but I want something that I can pick up quick for those days that I just don’t feel like cooking.

A: yes there is, i think it is by lean cuisine or something, small but good for your body.

Q: What would be a good diet for someone with high cholesterol that don’t eat veggies?
My boyfriend has very high cholesterol. He will not eat veggies and only eats a few different fruits. Can anyone give me suggestions for a diet for him?

A: I know what you mean. My boyfriend wouldn’t hear about diets or salads or anything green. So I had to find something that would get him started.

Diets have come and gone and a new one will be invented tomorrow promising you everything and delivering very little. That is because they are considered something you go on and then go off. In other words, they are temporary. That is not to say they are useless just that they will never give you continued success unless you change some things permanently.

What is a Diet Good for?

Diets have their place in your weight loss goals. First of all, they can be beneficial to jump starting your metabolism. Kind of a fire starter if you will. A jump-start will give you more energy and the initial weight loss can boost your self-confidence.

However, you will need to be ready to make some whole life changes if you want the results to be permanent. What are some changes you will need to make? Well a lot of that depends on you.

Lifestyle Changes- Fast Food

Are you a fast food junkie who eats out at least a couple of times per week? If so, you will find that you have plenty of company. Many people are so busy that the drive through is a perfect solution for dinner, lunch and even breakfast. The problem is many have no idea that one meal from a fast food restaurant can contain nearly a whole day’s caloric intake.

One popular fast food joint has a burger that is 750 calories! The burger alone is a third of your recommended daily allowance; add the fries and a drink and you are done for the day.

Does this mean you can never have fast food again? Not necessarily, but it will mean that you have to be aware of what you are eating. Most fast food places have a website that contains all the nutritional information for the foods they serve. Check them out then make you a list of “safe” fast foods.

Exercise Changes

If you never move your body more than from the house to the car to work and back you will have a hard time losing weight and keeping it off. The human body functions best when there are periods of exercise. It increases mood stabilizers in the blood stream and best of all burns calories.

While you are on your diet, take the time to incorporate exercise into your life. You will feel better and increase your weight loss rates exponentially. Start with a walk, park further away from the store or your office. Then as you progress, find time to walk more or jog. Whatever you can comfortably fit in your schedule will be a great place to start.

Healthy Eating

This is absolutely the most important part of all. While you are on your chosen diet, you will want to become familiar with healthier food choices. Find ways to make your favorite foods better for you. Can you substitute ground turkey for ground beef in some recipes? Learn new recipes that include fresh fruits and vegetables.

You see your body needs several things to function at a healthy level. Proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals just to name a few. You also need certain fats to cushion joints and protect your vital organs. Create a lifestyle eating plan that brings all of these elements into play and you will feel amazing and best of all you will be able to lose weight and keep it off.

Check my source, it might help. Good luck!

Q: Is there any correlation between eating a high fat or cholesterol diet and hypertension?
I know high sodium can make it go up in some people, but I was just wondering about the high fat or cholesterol stuff you eat.

A: Definitely. Bad cholesterol creates plaque in your arteries and causes your blood pressure to raise and also leads to heart attacks.

Q: What is the best diet for some one with high cholesterol?
My GF was just diagnosed with high cholesterol what is the best diet for this?

A: Make sure she has high cholesterol before you do anything. Then realize that doctors are following the drug company advice that is NOT backed by good science at all on this issue. Women need higher cholesterol than men. The total cholesterol reading for women should be between 240 and 300 for good longevity.

Only 15% of what you eat contributes to your body cholesterol total number. 85% is made in the liver and for good reason. If you eat less cholesterol in your diet, your body just makes more to compensate for the lack of it in your diet. ALL your steroid hormones are made from cholesterol. ALL OF THEM. That is testosterone, ESTROGEN, pregnenalone, progesterone, CORTISOL, etc. are all steroid hormones that require cholesterol for synthesis in the body. If you have too little cholesterol, you won’t be transporting those fatty acids well in the body and it will contribute to slow healing.

Think about this, Lipitor that doctors are recommending and prescribing at unprecedented rate. These statin drugs like Lipitor, lower cholesterol by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, a key enzyme in cholesterol synthesis. In many cases these drugs activate the Atrogin-1 gene that plays a key role in muscle atrophy. Three separate tests showed that even at low concentrations, statin drugs led to Atrogin-1 induced muscle damage. As the concentrations increased, the damage increased as well.

Your heart is a muscle. Does it make sense to turn on that Atrogin-1 gene that induces muscle damage? The drug turns off the synthesis of CO-Q-quinol in the body as well. Every cell in the body needs this for energy management of the cells. This is very bad science and just shows how little medical science understands about how the body works.

There are some very good books on this subject that are written by true experts in the field of fats and oils. Mary G. Enig, Ph.D. is one of them. She is almost single handedly responsible for testifying before congress to expose TRANS FATS. She worked on this for 15 years before making any headway on this subject. Read her books if you want the truth about this cholesterol myth that drug companies are pushing so heavily.

good luck to you

Q: High Cholesterol Diet … how?
I just discovered that i have high Cholesterol in my blood test.. Am a femail 35 yrs old. looking for the best diet and lifestyle..??

A: 1.Try ‘Uncle Toby’s’ low cholesterol oats for breakfast. Oats r very healthy and nutritious. They contain fibre and give u energy. It is also a natural food.

2.You should also avoid high fat foods and aim for the heart foundation ones. I’m quite sure that heart foundation foods r cholesterol free.

3.Keep excercising. Try walking for about 20 minutes a day or u can try at least to walk to places that r close to were u live. That saves the environment too.

4.I think u should also try low sugar foods.

5.Try going to http://health.ninemsn.com.au

6.Plz rate my answer a best answer!!

7. =)

Q: How to control high cholesterol with diet?
pls suggest some natural foods which helps in controlling cholestral.

A: Perhaps you can find some useful tips in a web search for “high cholesterol” + “natural remedies”.

Q: What diet is best for high cholesterol?
Im diabetic type 2 and have a score of 284 cholesterol reading. What diet can help me?
Im thinking of going back to Atkins. I tried it it worked for me three years a couple years ago. Should I try it again?

A: Since you are a diabetic the wisest thing you can do is to consult your physician before starting any kind of diet. He/she can give you the right information and some appropriate guidelines. Don’t do this one your own. See your doctor first.

Q: anyone know a good high fiber diet that works for high cholesterol?
I am a diabetic I control it with diet but the doctor says I have high cholesterol I have tried medicine but lots of side effects so i had to come off the meds, all he told me was no fried foods and eat high fiber diet any suggestions I am willing to try natural remedies I dont really want the side effects meds give me I am very sensitive to most drugs I dont have a good diet plan for fiber

A: I am aware of a health supplements that will work for you.

Drugs kill, food heals! natural food, that is.

Over the recent years, scientists have found the inner working of the body at the cell level. Guess what, cells in our body communicate with each other all the time to :
1. identify each other as good cells (vs cancer cells, viruses, etc)
2. protection and defense against attach
3. getting fed (nutrition)
4. getting hormonal balance in the body

You can get them by buying via the internet.
Get more information at http:///mannatech.com
or drop me an email.

Healthy cells = Healthy body

Q: i have high cholesterol and i need a low cholesterol diet?
does anyone have ideas on how to lower my cholesterol and what types of foods either to avoid or be good for me .

A: no cheese , low fat milk , no cream & no fatty foods…………..

Q: was told that i have high high cholesterol.diet and exercise will help.?
there is so much information that comes up on the subject i get confused.does anybody know a good site where they talk to you in layman’s terms on what kind of diet i need to be on? maybe some good recipes to help bring my cholesterol down? thank you

A: maybe webmd has some
yes diet and exercise will help

Q: Which ones are the most high-cholesterol foods that are in this earth?
Do not say or answer:
Hamburgers, Pizza, Fried Chicken, Tacos, Buffalo Wings, Eggs, Sausages, meat, pork, etc.

I need other types of foods that have the most High Cholesterol on it, are there any, besides of the above?

A: http://www.nutritiondata.com/foods-000073000000000000000-1.html
the top 999 highest cholesterol foods by mg/per200 calories

raw beef by-products and brains are about the highest at about 4,200 mg/200 calories
And veal at about 4500mg/200 calories

Q: will eating foods high in cholesterol increase my testosterone?
trying to increase my testosterone for muscle growth. someone told me that high cholesterol foods increase testosterone levels. steroids would be next.

A: Seriods have alot of negative effects on the body, such as “roid rage”, depression, decresing the size of the penis, low sperm count etc.. Hence the reason they’re illegal. Too many health complications..
Cholesterol wont increase your testosterone levels either, just put you at great risk of a heart attack, or hardening of the arteries. Both sound fun right? Wrong.
The healthiest way to boost muscle growth is by using a high protein diet (protein is essential for muscle tissue fibres to grow) – hence why vegetarians are generally thin and smaller in the muscle department.

Q: which foods contain high cholesterol?
I was just reading an article on http://www.lowcholesterol101.com on high cholesterol foods. Just wondering what other foods I should watch out for as far as cholesterol is concerned.

A: Animal products (meats) and animal bi-products all contain cholesterol. Foods such as eggs, cheeses, dairy products, etc. Foods that contain saturated oils/fats, fried foods, chips, salad dressing, etc.

Q: When you can foods high in cholesterol, does the cholesterol become oxidized?
Hello,

I’ve heard that cooking egg yolks through boiling, scrambling & other forms of cooking causes them to oxidize, causing inflammation and artherschelorisis. What exactly happens when you can foods, when they have an already high content of cholesterol before canning? Is there something people should worry about when consuming canned products that are high in cholesterol?

Thanks very much,

Av

A: What has your weight to do with this question? Except that obsessively worrying about foods might be an excuse not to eat them.
The question is about food composition.It is about food values.
Cholesterol is a molecule with a double bond in its structure and is therefore susceptible to oxidation leading to the formation of oxysterols.
The main source of oxysterols in meats (from bovine, poultry and porcine origin) is heat processing, mainly over-heating. Fresh meat and fresh meat products contain 0 or trace amounts of cholesterol oxides. Oxysterols contained in cooked meat range from 180-1900 ug/g
In light of the potentially dangerous effects of oxysterols for human health, efforts to prevent or to reduce oxysterol consumption are now currently begin made. As processed foods of animal origin are the main dietary sources of oxysterols, prevention of its formation during manufacture, processing, storage, or culinary preparation, is of importance.

Are you likely to be eating canned meat or soups? They probably contain bad cholesterol.
There is plenty of advice online.
Check labels for the presence of saturated fat, add up the amount of trans fat and saturated fat in the food. The lower, the better, since both of these fats can raise the risk for heart disease.
Look for the words “trans fat free” or “non-hydrogenated” on food products. This means that the food has virtually no trans fat.
Avoid buying foods that contain “partially hydrogenated vegetable oils” – this term is a clue that there are trans fats in the food.

As for eggs, egg powder is, I think, the worst culprit.
Research shows that humans do not increase blood cholesterol levels by eating cholesterol. Rather, we increase cholesterol by eating refined processed flour, sugars and fats. Based on these findings, we should eat eggs to help reduce cholesterol because of the lecithin content and avoid the processed and dead foods that are the real cause of cholesterol.
High quality eggs are rich in vitamins A and D, as well as choline for mental acuity in adults. Like the B vitamins, choline is a coenzyme needed for metabolism. Choline exists in all living cells, but is probably best known as a major part of lecithin–the emulsifier that keeps fats and cholesterol from clumping together in the blood

So enjoy your eggs and read those labels. Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, they contain antioxidants.

Q: What Are Some Low Cholesterol High Protein/Zinc Foods?
So yeah, I’m gaining muslce and I apparently have high cholesterol. It’s nothing too bad, but it runs in the family so I need to watch it. I need to know what foods are high in protein and zinc, but low in cholesterol. Any recipes or cheap meal replacement suggestions are welcomed!

A: I recommend meal replacements which are made from all natural ingredients as well as those that are high in fiber, protein, and low in fat. You can view a good listing of meal replacements here: http://tinyurl.com/26y8lfd

Q: what is a good substitute for high cholesterol foods?
my doctor told me to lay off some of the carbs and saturated fats in my diet. any foods I should eat instead

A: Choose lean meat, better chicken or turkey breast, or tofu, beans, nuts as substitutes for meat, and lots of fruits and vegetables.

Q: What kind of foods cause high cholesterol?
And how can I lower my cholesterol, aside from cutting back on the foods that cause it?

A: Cholesterol belongs in our bodies. It has important duties. What causes cholesterol to lodge in our arteries is the trasportation agents ( better known as HDL and LDL ) are not balanced. If the LDL transports cholesterol to the arteries, HDL carries it away. If the LDL is too high and HDL is too low, cholesterol will be deposited in the arteries.LDL tranports cholesterol to the body’s cells while the HDL transports cholesterol to the liver to be discarded. But when HDL and LDL are at the proper levels, meaning HDL is plentiful enough to take excess cholesterol back to the liver where it is discarded, your cholesterol levels will be balanced.Please note, LDL has its job to do and HDL has its job to do so one should not be seperated as good and the other one is wicked. They both have a necessary service to perform. What causes the transport imbalance can be blamed on insulin instability. Stabilize your insulin and balanced cholesterol ratios will follow. Understand that it is the ratios not the total the defines healthy cholesterol levels. In order to stabilize your insulin remove processed sugars,flour, rice,corn and anything that has a high glucose content.

Q: Does eating foods with high cholesterol NOT effect your bloods cholesterol level?
I’ve heard that eating things like egg yolks will actually have little effect on your bodies cholesterol level, which sounds fishy, but if its true…then why do people suffer from high cholesterol in the first place?

A: This is actually true.

Most cholesterol in the body is actually synthesized by our bodies in the liver. Cholesterol is synthesized from dietary saturated fats in the liver. The proportion of saturated fats compared to unsaturated fats is the major determinant of plasma cholesterol levels, not dietary cholesterol.

People suffer from high cholesterol for genetic factors, or from dietary factors, like eating too much saturated fat, drinking too much, or being overweight.

Q: High Cholesterol – Foods which will lower Cholesterol?
What foods will lower Cholesterol, and what are some foods which will give you Higher Cholesterol?

A: High cholesterol predisposes to heart disease.

Foods which are bad for you in this regard are anything that contains a lot of trans or saturated fats (look at the nutritional information).

Typically these foods include fats which are solid at room temperature (eg lard, butter, margerine) or anything which is made using these fats (cakes, biscuits, slices etc). Mono or poly-unsaturated fats (usually liquid at room temperature eg vegetable, canola, sunflower oils) are better choices than trans and saturated fats.

Foods which decrease your likelihood of heart disease are “good” fats. These are included in foods such as nuts, oily fish, avocado etc (however, these foods must be eaten in moderate amounts – they are good fats, but they’re still FATS and contain a lot of calories).

Managing your cholesterol should be done in conjunction with eating a generally healthy diet and minimising other risk factors for heart disease (like quitting smoking, losing weight, doing exercise etc).

Q: what kind of foods have high cholesterol?
i just want the general definition on what kind of foods have high cholesterol.

A: shrimp shell fish egg yolk goose red meat butter prety much everything yummy

Q: What foods are high in Cholesterol?
One of my family members was just told that he has high cholesterol. The doctor just prescribed medication but is it good to also start a low cholesterol diet?

I don’t know where to find information on foods that are low or high in cholesterol.

If you have any websites that you have used or that you find that offers lots of information let me know! I need help!

Thanks

A: Which Foods are Highest In Cholesterol?
Below is a table that shows the top twenty cholesterol-rich whole foods from the USDA’s database, listed by milligrams of cholesterol per gram of food. Although dietary cholesterol is not an essential nutrient for most people, the foods richest in cholesterol have unique nutrient profiles that make them critical components of a nutrient-dense diet. In order to maintain superb health, increased energy and stamina, peak mental performance, and sexual vitality, picking some of the foods at the top of this list for daily consumption will prove to be your best weapon
Chicken Liver5.61
Chicken Giblets4.42
Eggs4.24
Beef Liver3.81
Turkey Giblets2.89
Butter2.18
Pork Liver Sausage1.8
Shrimp1.73
Sardines1.42
Heavy Cream1.4
Veal1.34
Pork Ribs1.21
Lamb1.21
Turkey Neck1.2
Pork Shoulder1.14
Beef Chuck1.05
Lard0.94
Crab0.89
Duck Meat0.

Q: What are some foods that inhibit high cholesterol?
I reciently got diagnosed with high cholesterol, I am currently on medicine, but what are some things that I might be eating that are fostering this condition?

A: Well, first of all, cut waaay back on red meat, it’s the biggest culprit.
Have chicken or fish a few days a week.
Have a day with no meat at all, beans are a good meat substitute.
Toss out the butter but don’t buy just any ole margarine… find one that is non-hydrogenated, like Smart Balance.
Oh yeah, and eat oatmeal, even cheerios, like the commercial says.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cholesterol/cl00002

Q: How to I lower my high cholesterol using natural foods?
My cholesterol is 245, and Im 29. What can I eat to lower my cholesterol…I really need a couple answers because I am limited to what I can eat at home…..

A: Wow, that’s high for a young person. I’m glad you want to do something about it. If you add oatmeal, fresh fruits, green leafy veggies and whole grains to your diet, that will help. But more than that, eliminate saturated and transfats. That means cut down on things like sausage and red meat…if you have to have it, eat only very lean red. Cut out fried foods, unless you fry them in olive oil. Cut out baked goods that contain partially hydrogenated oil. Most baked goods you find on grocery store shelves have ph fats in them for a longer shelf life, as do many of those snack crackers. That stuff is very bad for you. Increase the amount of fatty fish in your diet, eat a handful of toasted almonds every day.

Increase your activity. Park your car farther from you destination and walk. Take the stairs rather than the elevator. Walk on the treadmill or around the mall. Making those few changes will greatly reduce your cholesterol.

Q: Suggestions for foods that a person with high cholesterol could eat?
I’ve recently been told by my doctor that I have high cholesterol and should watch my diet. What kind of foods should/can I eat?

My diet is getting boring, and I’ve mostly been having

cereal, oatmeal, rice, whole wheat bread, veggies, fruit, seaweed.

Is there anything specific that I should be having? What should I be avoiding?

A: Keep eating that way and this is what your doctor will say, “We have tried lowering your cholesterol but it is still high. You must have a genetic predisposition to high cholesterol. Lets try this new statin drug (that I own stock in). ” Cereal, oatmeal, rice, bread, and fruit all contain excess carbohydrates. Excess carbohydrates cause insulin release. Insulin release causes insulin resistance. Insulin resistance causes more insulin release. High amounts of insulin cause inflammation in the arteries. Inflammation in the arteries causes plague build up.
Besides insulin, you need to watch trans-fats, vegetable oils, HFCS, excess omega 6, powdered eggs and cheese. You do not need to worry about saturated fat, eggs, red meat, or real cheese.
Oh, that number that your doctor says is high cholesterol, is probable a very healthy normal cholesterol. They keep lowering the number because people with artificially lowered numbers keep dying. Also increases the potential profits of the drug companies.
Pharmacist who’s life was almost ruined by Lipitor

Q: my grandma has low cholesterol. what are some foods that are high in cholesterol?
she is 72 and not doing so good. so i was just wondering what are some foods high in cholesterol? let me know if you know of any

A: If her cholesterol is low to the point where a physician has stated it would be good to increase it slightly then absolutely have her eat some eggs. The yolk and the whites are rich with healthy cholesterol and together they actually help regulate the other. Of course with anything too much is not so healthy so moderation is the key. Shrimp and cheeses are also high in cholesterol but again moderation is very important.

Q: Cholesterol levels?
If you eat a lot of crappy food (say on the weekend) and then a few days later get your cholesterol levels checked, will it be affected.
That happened to me. My cholesterol was high (217) and i do not know if it like that all the time or if it was just because of what i ate the few days before, since normally i eat pretty healthy.

A: 217 is not high. Forget what the drug companies say. They want everyone on their drugs. When I was in school (30 years) 250 was “normal”. I bet what you call healthy is not what I call healthy.

Q: Cholesterol Levels?
What total cholesterol level is considered high for a 40-50 year old male?

A: Less than 200 mg/dl – Desirable

200-239 mg/dl – Borderline High

240 mg/dl and above – High

Q: cholesterol levels?
i had a blood test recently (not cheaking for cholesterol) but he told me anyway that mine was 5.3, is this healthy???
i dont undertsand cholesterol, so what do i do if its to high?? how do i find out if its too high??

any web sites or personal experience that would answer this question is gratley appreciated. thank you

A: Well, to be honest I have experience of patients, I think you better go this link, it will help you out, don’t worry too much as stress increases cholestrol too:
Was the above checked from a website, the above does not make any sense to me.

http://www.rd.com/channel/cholesterol/

Q: What is the difference between LDH and LDL cholesterol levels?
Are they both bad cholesterol levels? I seem to find more info on LDL’s and not so much on LDH, but LDH is listed on my cholesterol chart. Should the levels be read the same when comparing numbers?

A: Yes, LDL is the bad cholesterol and HDL is the good cholesterol.

Please see the links below…. it explains about your results and has a lot more information about high cholesterol. Hope this helps.

http://www.drugs.com/cholesterol-testing.html

http://www.drugs.com/cholesterol.html

http://www.drugs.com/cholesterol-reduction.html

http://www.drugs.com/cholesterol-risk-factors.html

Q: Is there a website that gives the cholesterol levels of different foods?
I would like to know if there is such a website that has alot of foods listed with their cholesterol levels.

A: I like to use Calorie King.

Q: If you eat healthy and exercise regularly, your cholesterol levels are more likely to be elevated if you?
If you eat healthy and exercise, your cholesterol levels are likely to be elevated if you are over weight.

A: It depends on what you’re eating. Read the labels of your foods. Eat fewer eggs and other foods high in cholesterol. Exercise will increase the HDL(good cholesterol). LDL and triglycerides are diet related.

Q: How long does it take for exercise and dietary changes to lower cholesterol levels significantly?
Also, how long does it take before medications lower cholesterol levels significantly?

A: According to my doctor, it takes at least two months of taking medication every day or two months of consistent diet change (you’re allowed to be bad every once in a while) to see a change in cholesterol levels — that’s why he tests me every 90 days.

Q: How can I safely RAISE my cholesterol levels?
For years, I have had unusually low cholesterol readings – as low as 99 total cholesterol. For the same period of time I have been dealing with anxiety issues and depression. I recently found studies that linked the two. I have one child and notices that all my anxiety/depression issues resolved during pregnancy (a time when the body naturally raises the cholesterol levels) As such, I would like to raise my cholesterol levels in order to see if this is contributing to the anxiety – is their a safe way to do so?

A: I’m sorry to hear that you are dealing with anxiety and depression it’s a tough road. Working with a psychiatrist and therapist you can determine what medication and talk therapy could help. Finding a medication can be tough – a bit trial & error , (sorry, but since they can’t sample exactly what is going on chemically in your brain they have to try by experimenting with small doses).

Is it possible that you also took better care of your body during pregnancy? Better diet? More sleep?

You are so smart to realize that what you eat, and the blood chemistry results, may have an effect. Good nutrition is key to a healthy pregnancy AND to good mental health too! There are nutrients that your body cannot absorb and make us of unless there is sufficient fat in your diet along with other healthy foods. When adding fats, choose well. Olive oil is produced without as much processing and does not result in as much of the “bad cholesterol.”

Examine your diet – keep a journal of eating, then review your habits with a nutritionist. If you identify possible imbalances and correct these your body will function better and produce a healthier balance of chemistry in your brain to support mental heath. Do not neglect exercise, even if you are down, because it also plays a part in maintaining your overall heath.

Regular blood tests are a good idea because your MD will be able to identify and hormonal or endocrine problems too.

Keep doing your best to take care of yourself, being responsible for your mental health! You are very important to your family and friends and my heaart goes out to you too! Time you spend maintaining your health is an investment in your loved ones too! God bless you & yours — JA

Q: My girlfriend wants to know a thing or two about cholesterol levels?
my cholesterol test revealed that my good levels are low at 33,and my bad levels are high at 131. i know medication can be given for the bad high levels. but is there anything that can be taken to raise the good levels.

A: Cholesterol is a lipid found in the cell membranes of all tissues, and it is transported in the blood plasma of all animals.

Most of the cholesterol in the body is synthesized by the body and some has dietary origin. Cholesterol is more abundant in tissues which either synthesize more or have more abundant densely-packed membranes, for example, the liver, spinal cord and brain.

Read more on Wiki …

Q: How quickly can you reduce your cholesterol levels?
My friend has been diagonized with boderline-high cholesterol (238). If you change your food habits and exercise regularly, how fast can you reduce your levels within 200 (without any medication). Please share your experience.

A: I lowered mine by eating oatmeal everyday and adding more grains and fiber to my meals.
Also eating foods high in good cholesterol like olive oil, avocadoes, and flaxseed.
I went from 235 to 167 in a month.

Q: Why does the Ukraine have the highest incidence of heart disease with average cholesterol levels of 186 – 201?
The Ukraine has the highest rate of heart disease than anywhere else on the planet…The death rate is 896.0 per 100,000 people.

Their cholesterol ranges are lower than average, yet they have the highest incidence of heart disease.

Does this mean that with lower cholesterol levels, my risk of having heart disease is greater?

A: Many factors besides abnormal cholesterol contribute to heart disease, such as obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, Type A personality, etc. There is a very significant amount of evidence showing that elevated LDL and decreased HDL is associated with a significant increased risk of heart disease even when you control for all other variables. I am not sure what you are trying to accomplish by putting these biased questions on answers. You must not have much experience with research. This is observational data and it would be impossible to make any conclusions regarding cause and effect since there are too many variables.

Q: Are there any machines that you can buy and use at home to measure cholesterol levels?
I know you can buy machines to measure blood pressure and sugar levels but how about cholesterol? In know you are meant to get blood tests done yearly but what about in between. Recent studies have shown that your cholesterol can rise after eating a fatty meal.

A: Unless your a millionare, no.

Q: How to reduce cholesterol levels ?
In my LIPID Profile tests, my (1) Serum cholesterol is 333 mgs/dl (2) HDL cholesterol is 50 mgs/dl (3) LDL cholesterol is 205 mgs/dl (4) VLDL Cholesterol is 77.4 mgs/dl and (5) Serum Triglycerides is 387 mgs/dl. Are the levels are in serious level ?

Can any one suggest how to reduce cholesterol, what type of exercieses required, and what type of diet i should consume ?

A: Here is a Homeopathic prescription to reduce and get rid of high cholesterol levels without any side effects or complications with 100% relief guaranteed :-
1.PHYTOLACCA 30
2.PHOSPHORUS 30
3.CHOLESTERINUM 30
Take all three together, half hour before or after meals thrice a day always take them on an empty stomach. And avoid Chocolates Coffee Mints and Red Meat while you are taking any Homeopathic remedy.
Take care and God Bless!

Q: My friend is quite fat and he eats a lot of fat. How to monitor blood cholesterol levels ?
My friend is quite fat and he eats a lot of fat. I have cautioned him against cholesterol levels but to no heed. Now I think I’ll show him results of a cholesterol test at home. That will surely shake him up. How to monitor blood cholesterol levels?

A: if he likes to eat get him large amounts of cheerios!!

=)

Q: How does saturated fat raise HDL cholesterol levels and mono/poly-unsaturated fat raise LDL?
I am looking for the biological explanation of how the intake of saturated fat triggers the production of HDL cholesterol. What happens inside the body that raises HDL cholesterol level? Likewise with the mono/poly unsaturated fat and LDL cholesterol levels.
Really? Nobody knows?

A: Try:
www. healthchol/sat/poly.com

Q: Just got told I have high cholesterol…what foods are good to avoid?
From what I know, I need to avoid high cholesterol foods like red meats, cheese, eggs, and whole milk. I added fish oil supplements to my diet and am exercising more. What else do I need to know and what other things should I do to help lower my level?
oh, and Im adding fiber to my diet too.

A: My wife’s cholesterol was 305 and she did not want to take prescription drugs. I worked with her on her diet and just as important supplements.

After 3 months her cholesterol was 250. She will have it checked in about a month and I expect it to be below 225.

Mine was 268 and after 3 months it was 199 without meds.

I suggest purchasing some books on diet (not diets) and nutrition and educate yourself as I did.

If your high levels are due to poor nutrition then I can help.

Eat only whole grain foods, whole vegetables and whole fruit.

Very important, read nutrition labels and try not to buy anything that has more than 1 gram sugar per serving. Also only purchase foods that have at least 3 grams of fiber per serving.

Buy some Wheat Germ and add it to everything. I even put it on ice cream and never knew it was there.

Stop the starches! Potatoes, corn, white rice, white bread, candy, cookies, cakes, pies and pastries.

Carrots have a lot of sugar in them so eat them in moderation.

Eat foods that have monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) in them such as olive oil and nuts. These help lower the bad cholesterol and raise the good just as a high fiber diet will do.

All these things will help, but I believe a supplement that we took played a huge part and my doctor was so impressed he suggested that I continue to take it.

The product is Cholestsure and is available online only at this time. No, I am not a sales rep or in any way associated. I originally found the product on Consumer Reports/Health.com. My wife and I take 4 capsules per day. I have provided a link below to a site that has the best price and free shipping.

Good luck!

Q: when trying to lower you cholesterol should avoid foods high in fat or just high cholesterol?

A: High fat, high cholesterol, high carbs and refined sugar.

Q: Is there a list of foods to eat to avoid high cholesterol?

A: Okay – you could be asking two different questions. If you’re asking for a list of foods that are naturally low in cholesterol, choose plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lowfat or nonfat dairy products, and moderate amounts of lean meats, skinless poultry, and fish.

If you’re asking for a list of foods that will lower your cholesterol levels, look for foods with soluble fiber. Foods that are high in soluble fiber are: oats, oatmeal, barley, beans, peas, barley, strawberries, apple pulp, rice bran and citrus fruits. You can also add walnuts and almonds to your diet to help lower your cholesterol but remember that they have a lot of calories in a small amount so be sure to set limits on how many you have. There is also some evidence that plant sterols and stanols are also able to assist with lowering cholesterol. You can find them in most grains, vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, and in foods that have had them added to them (cereals, orange juice, and margarines like Benecol).

Q: Where can I get a proper list of low cholesterol foods and high ones to avoid?

A: letstalkmuscle.com

Great site. Everything you’ll need on there. Look fo a link to their “forum”, there’s experts on there that you can ask questions for free.

Q: How can you lower cholesterol? what foods should you eat and avoid?
I went to the dr yesterday and was just told that i have very high cholesterol, including bad cholesterol (LDL) what kinds of foods should I avoid eating, and what foods should I eat to lower my cholesterol?

A: AHA Recommendation

* Limit foods high in saturated fat, trans fat and/or cholesterol, such as whole-milk dairy products, fatty meats, tropical oils, partially hydrogenated vegetable oils and egg yolks. Instead choose foods low in saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol. Here are some helpful tips:

o Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables.
o Eat a variety of grain products, including whole grains.
o Eat fish at least twice a week, particularly fatty fish.
o Include fat-free and low-fat milk products, legumes (beans), skinless poultry and lean meats.
o Choose fats and oils with 2 grams or less saturated fat per tablespoon, such as liquid and tub margarines, canola, corn, safflower, soy bean and olive oils.

* Saturated fat intake should not exceed 7 percent of total calories each day. Trans fat intake should not exceed 1 percent of total calories each day.

* Total fat intake (saturated, trans, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated) should be adjusted to fit total caloric needs. Overweight people should consume no more than 30 percent of total calories from fat.

Q: What foods should be avoided when you have high cholesterol and high lipid count? What foods are OK?
What foods are safe to eat, what foods will just made it worse?

A: Danach solltest du dich richten:
1. Weniger fettes Fleisch, Innereien, Wurstwaren, Käse und Eigelb
2. Fettarme Zubereitung
3. Weniger tierische Lebensmittel
4. Mehrmals am Tag frisches Obst und Gemüse
5. Verwendung von Pflanzenöl
6. Verzicht auf Alkohol

Q: high blood pressure and high cholesterol what foods can you eat?
are whole grains bad to eat when you have high blood pressure and high cholesterol? because i heard you should stay away from carbs… and what foods are good to eat? and which should you avoid? this is all new to us and we dont know much about this

A: First of all, you need to analyze whether you actually have a cholesterol problem or not. High blood pressure is due to a nutritional deficiency. Please understand that doctors and drug companies are promoting bad information in the form of indoctrination, not education. They either do NOT understand how fats work in the body or have an agenda where profits are too much of a temptation to pass up.

Cholesterol is NOT a fat. It is a form of alcohol that has the ability to have fatty acids attach to it and therefore becomes a “TRANSPORTER” of fatty acids around the body. One form, and only one form of cholesterol has the potential of contributing to plaque build up in the arteries and that is LDL pattern 2 that is very tiny in size. The LDL pattern 1 cholesterol is GOOD CHOLESTEROL, NOT BAD ! ! !

When doctors do typical lab tests for LDL cholesterol, they simply do NOT separate the good and bad LDL forms and you get a TOTAL of the LDL and they lump it all together and call it bad. This is NOT GOOD SCIENCE and no way to determine your health in regard to cholesterol, but they get away with it and you ultimately pay the price for this.

HDL cholesterol has a job to go around the body and collect the LDL cholesterol and return it to the liver for RECONJUGATION so it can be used again! ! So if LDL is bad, why would the body do this? Because the body makes about 85% of the cholesterol found in your body and if your diet is deficient in it, your body makes more to compensate for the deficiency! ! ! So, what makes the bad LDL tiny particles that can actually contribute to the problem? Bad OILS, like Vegetable oils (especially soybean, canola, cottonseed, and corn oils). These oils are oxidized (rancid) when you buy them. Oxygen oxidizes the extracts when they are made. So, the manufacturers put a deodorizer in the garbage to mask the stench so you won’t notice. Also, fried foods, trans fats, hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils contribute to this problem. These oils make bad bile and bad LDL cholesterol.

When you get high cholesterol readings, it simply means that your body has a lot of inflammation going on and your body is trying to reduce this inflammation by sending the necessary fatty acids to repair the inflamed tissues, like your arteries.

Additional to the bad oils, there are three primary foods that make this bad LDL tiny particle guy that contributes to the plaque and that is: ALL GRAINS, ALL SUGARS, and CORNSTARCH. You mentioned carbohydrates and small LDL particles (pattern 2) are most sensitive to carbohydrate intake as opposed to fats.

Cholesterol, being a form of alcohol dissolves in water and that is why it is so good in transporting the fatty acids for repairing tissue because the fatty acids attach to the cholesterol molecule and it is a major part of the healing process in the body.

If you avoid ALL Grains, sugars, and cornstarch, you will see your LDL levels reduce dramatically in days. An ideal range for LDL is around 160 to 175 and an ideal range for your HDL cholesterol is around 50 or slightly higher.

Drug companies started out telling everyone to keep their cholesterol levels in the 400 range. Then it went to 300 and now it’s 200. Along with these recommendations, their drug sales skyrocketed and the sales curve rises according to lower those numbers.

Stroke has now reached the #3 most deadly problem that is killing Americans today. When you reduce your cholesterol the body uses to repair tissue, your arteries become thinner and you become more susceptible to STROKE. This is why doctors are so concerned about your blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure, thin arteries, you are a good candidate for a stroke.

Inflammation is the real issue and their is NO money in treating people nutritionally for the medical guys, so reducing your cholesterol and putting you on a cascading, declining slippery slope gives you “MAKE BELIEVE HEALTH” and on a drug program for life support and a diminished quality of life. There is a nanobacteria that can be found in cooked foods, especially processed foods, that does NOT show up on typical lab tests that attacks three primary body parts, the arteries around the heart, pancreas, and kidneys. This bacteria is free to enter the body when the stomach acid level is low and prevents the stomach from getting to a pH of 1.5 to 3.0 during digestion. Since we make less and less stomach acid as we age, this guy is generating LOTS OF INFLAMMATION in the body. When doctors prescribe antacids for reflux and acid indigestion, they promote this bacteria and lots of inflammation in the body. PCR lab tests will show this bacteria, but that test is expensive.

The myth about saturated fats being bad for you and is being promoted by the incredibly ignorant medical industry because nutrition is not a money maker for them. Your brain is saturated fat and your heart runs on saturated fat for it’s energy. Primitive man ate huge amounts of wild animals and wild fish that contained enormous amounts of saturated fats, but had NO cavities, and resistant to disease. When you eat too much protein, your body converts that protein into SATURATED FATS and stores it for use later. These low fat diets are simply DUMB. Saturated fats do NOT cause heart disease.

In regard to your high blood pressure, one of the best things you can eat is Natto. This is a fermented soy product that contains Nattokynase and it will lower your blood pressure very well. If you eat soy, only eat fermented soy, not raw soy or things with soy in it. Soy that is NOT fermented, causes many problems in the body.

In an indirect way, grains cause higher blood pressure because as I mentioned, it makes BAD LDL cholesterol pattern 2 that contributes to plaque build up in the arteries. When the arteries inside lumen decreases in size, your blood pressure will go up.

Most of your calories should not come from carbs, but fats and proteins. Avoid the fats I mentioned and do the following:

Make a mixture of three oils: 1/3 olive oil, 1/3 sesame seed oil, and 1/3 coconut oil. Use that mixture for all your cooking needs and then add balsamic vinegar to the oil mix for a great salad dressing. Throw out all those commercial salad dressings because they contain bad oils like soybean, canola, cottonseed, or corn that are contributing to the hardening of the arteries.

good luck to you

Q: Slightly high boold cholesterol – what to avoid?
I am having a slightly higher cholesterol in blood. I am wondering what I have to avoid in food. Should I take low fat food only? What is the difference between cholesterol and fat? What is the long term plan that works for people like me? Please suggest.

A: Hi Arul,

Here are 8 steps you can take to lower cholesterol levels:

1. Know your numbers

You need to know your LDL, HDL, and triglyceride levels to determine appropriate actions. The most effective way to raise HDL is not necessarily the best way to lower LDL.

2. Evaluate your lifestyle

Know risk factors you can change and those you cannot.

3. Balance your fats

Reduce unhealthy saturated fats in your diet and replace them with heart healthy unsaturated fats.

4. Be active

Physical activity lowers triglycerides and raises HDL (good) cholesterol.

5. Eliminate trans fats

Trans fats raise LDL (bad) cholesterol, lower HDL (good) cholesterol, and raise triglycerides.

6. Understand triglycerides

Triglycerides are impacted the most by your simple sugar and alcohol intake.

7. Increase dietary fiber

You need 25-35 grams of dietary fiber daily, especially soluble fiber.

8. Add omega 3 fatty acids

Omega 3 fatty acids are involved in the regulation of heart rate, blood pressure, and blood clotting.

All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD

http://www.lowercholesterolwithlisa.com

Q: What foods should I eat and avoid to lower my cholesterol?
I have been diagnosed with high cholesterol and was told I needed to get it lowered or be put on medicine. I need specific lists of foods to eat and to avoid.

A: veggies…

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Aja23K_5ImGz2uyUG_UGVP7sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20080331022020AA3e4Y3

Q: food and drinks to avoid high cholesterol level?

A: Fiber, especially water soluble fiber (as found in oats, apples and beans). Garlic is excellent–eat this frequently. Vitamins and supplements that contain B12, inositol, choline, folic acid and/or foods that contain these. A health food store supplement called red yeast rice. Flax seeds, flax meal, or flax oil. Salmon and other fishes that are high in omega-3 fatty acids, or supplements containing those oils. Raw almonds and walnuts.

More fish, more vegetables. Less meat, dairy/cheese, sugar!

Q: What foods are high in cholesterol?
I want to start avoiding certain foods.

A: Dyslipidemia is elevation of plasma cholesterol and/or TGs or a low HDL level that contributes to the development of atherosclerosis. Causes may be primary (genetic) or secondary. Diagnosis is by measuring plasma levels of total cholesterol, TGs, and individual lipoproteins. Treatment is dietary changes, exercise, and lipid-lowering drugs.
Eat a low-cholesterol, low-fat diet. This kind of diet includes cottage cheese, fat-free milk, fish (not canned in oil), vegetables, poultry, egg whites, and polyunsaturated oils and margarines (corn, safflower, canola, 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, lard, pastries, cakes, cookies, gravy, peanut butter, chocolate, olives, potato chips, coconut, cheese (other than cottage cheese), coconut oil, palm oil, and fried foods.

Q: 20 year old female with very high cholesterol…. what to avoid/take?
Hello, I am a 20 year old female who just found out about 7 months ago that I have high cholesterol. Back in October (after fasting) i got a blood test to check all my blood, and oddly enough my cholesterol came back at 234 and my “good cholesterol” was quite low. Well, 6 months later I got another lipids test and my bad cholesterol had increased and my overall cholesterol was at 243.

I was raised in a family where we rarely ate meat, eggs, sugar, fat, or ANY unhealthy foods. After going to college I started eating hamburgers and steak VERY rarely, and eggs occasionally as well. BUT I still never eat fast food and hardly touch meat in general. I also have been a very active skier all winter and am not overweight at all (I am 5′4” and 118 pounds) I guess what I am saying is, this is purely genetic (I just found out my 24 year old sister has cholesterol of 260)

My doctor told me to start taking Omega oils and Niacin and I know to avoid rich foods such as red meat and eggs, and to exercise more…. but any lists or suggestions on what foods to avoid or eat more of (as well as any supplements) would be greatly appreciated.

A: I would recommend you start by consuming fish 2-3 times a week, drink/eat 3 servings of low fat dairy per day and eating whole grains. I would avoid eating red meat and butter. Remember to continue to engage in physical activity for at least 30 minutes five days a week. It is possible that your cholesterol is elevated because of genetics but nonetheless it is important that you try to control it.

Q: What foods should you eat to control High Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol?
Also, what food shoulds you avoid, is there a diet plan that combines the 2 problems?

A: For Cholesterol:
1. **Oatmeal
2. Fiber/whole grains – Any type like whole grain bread, fruits and vegetables
3. Fortified orange juice – 8 oz with meals
4. Beans
5. Nuts
6. Soy
7. Cheerios

For blood pressure:
1. Reduce salt intake by avoiding canned foods, soups. They contain too much salt/sodium.
2. Eat foods high in potassium – bananas, potatoes, avocados, tomato juice, grapefruit juice, and acorn squash.
3. Eat calcium and magnesium rich foods – low-fat milk, green beans, sardines with bones, broccoli, spinach, tofu, navy beans and sunflower seeds.
4. Lower your saturated fat intake.
5. Welch’s purple grape juice

Q: What are things I should eat or avoid for high cholesterol and lipids?
I’m at a healthy weight, but these things showed up on a recent blood test. I also have fatty liver.
I know to knock off the beer and chicken finger basket things, but what are food that can help me improve?
Thanks

A: There are two things that are a problem when it comes to cholesterol: (1) Saturated fat, and (2) Sugar. So you want to avoid fried food, fatty cuts of meat, and regular dairy products. Nonfat or lowfat varieties are better. You also need to avoid junk food and soft drinks because they’ll raise your triglycerides, which in turn raises your cholesterol.

Two things that will bring your cholesterol down are: (1) Fiber, and (2) Mono-and-polyunsaturated fat. Apples, dried fruit, beans/legumes, and whole grains are good sources of fiber. Avocadoes, eggs, fish, flax seed, nuts (any kind), and olive oil are good sources of mono-and-polyunsaturated fat.

Q: Foods/recipes high in saturated fat and high cholesterol?
I need to avoid these things I’ve been told. But have no clue on what to avoid exactly?

A: In the US, all pre-package food has to have nutrition information printed on the label. It’s usually on the back of the package and will tell you how much saturated fat and how much cholesterol is in each serving. The American Heart Association recommends an intake of less than 200mg of cholesterol and less than 7% of calories from saturated fat per day.

Saturated fats and cholesterol usually travel together… if a food has a lot of one, it most likely has a lot of the other. Major sources of both include cheese, egg yolks, beef, pork, poultry, shrimp, and dairy products. Baked goods and fried foods can have high levels of saturated fat. Plant foods, like palm oil and coconut oil, have saturated fat but no cholesterol.

Cholesterol is only found in animal products or foods containing animal products. Fruits and veggies and plant based oils have no cholesterol.

Saturated fat is usually solid at room temperature (think about raw meat).

I’d suggest checking out the American Heart Association website located here: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200000

It’s free, does not require registration, and has lots of helpful info about cholesterol, saturated fat, and healthy eating.

Good luck.

Q: Does Drinking beer contribute to having high cholesterol levels in your blood?
Being as beer is fattening, I was curious to know if it also contributes to higher cholesterol levels in the blood.

A: Too much alcohol is not good for the liver. Abstain from drinking alcohol for three days will give a better cholesterol test result.

Q: Are high cholesterol levels associated with the consumption of products containing High Fructose Corn Syrup?
I think I read somewhere that it increases the levels of small, dense LDL (called LDL-B) cholesterol, which is much more dangerous than regular LDL (“bad”) cholesterol.

If this is true, I guess soft drink consumption is as bad as eating butter and cheese on ones cholesterol? Maybe Fructose Corn Syrup in cereals are bad too?

Anyone know?

A: excess blood glucose leads to glycation, which damages arterial walls.You are right about LDL-B. They are called vLDL levels.

Also, how would cheese and butter raise cholesterol? I thought everyone was aware that dietary cholesterol and fat is not bound to blood cholesterol.

Sugar causes inflammed vLDL, which causes CHD.

Q: what can cause high cholesterol levels in a vegan who consumes no choloesterol ?
If you do not eat any animal products dairy,milk or eggs and consume no animal cholesterol what else can cause high cholesterol in someone whom eats a low fat or vegetarian diet?

A: Interestingly enough, your genetics determine a greater share of your cholesterol level than does your diet. Cholesterol is produced in the body by the liver; it is synthesized by an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase. You probably have a family history of high cholesterol, I would guess.

If you have a very high cholesterol, you can try improving it (and your cholesterol ratio) by exercising, taking a fish oil capsule (if you aren’t opposed to it), eating vegetarian-friendly omega-3 fatty acid-rich foods like walnuts, and lastly by talking to your doctor about starting a medication.

Q: Isn’t the healthiest cure for high cholesterol levels simply to become vegan? Why is this never mentioned?
I see advertisements on TV about prescription drugs that purport to lower cholesterol levels, as well as medications that can be taken with food to block the absorption of saturated fat and reduce the presence of cholesterol in the body. From what I’ve heard, there are some considerable, negative side effects to this all, one example being liver damage.

So, I looked up what the “high cholesterol” and high saturated fat foods are. From what I can tell, nearly all of them are animal products (egg yolks, animal organs, butter, etc.).

I’ve never seen anything in the news media, though, about this. I would think it’d be pretty obvious that the easiest way to avoid a high cholesterol condition is to simply (duh?) avoid eating food that’s bad for you like animal products.

So my questions are these:
- Am I accurate in saying that most high cholesterol foods are animal based?
- Why is there so little said about the benefits of a vegan diet to remedy this condition?

A: Cholesterol is only in animal foods…there are plant sterols, but they are NOT the negative animal cholesterol. Although it is true that cholesterol is made by your body (as you do need some for vital bodily functions), adding cholesterol in your diet is definitely one of the major problems with the “bad” cholesterol that causes problems. Saturated fat (which is in plant and animal products, but more so in animal products) also plays a part in cholesterol production: if you have too much saturated fat, it is turned into cholesterol by your body. There have been studies that show that a vegan diet not only helps with high cholesterol, but also many cancers, many autoimmune disorders, asthma, allergies, etc. Since there are obviously people who have been brainwashed by the meat/dairy/egg industries, you don’t hear much about vegan diets as all the propoganda spewed about how “unhealthy” these diets are. (The American Dietetic Association, as well as the Canadian version and the World Health Organization, ALL admit that a well-balanced vegan diet is one of the healthiest all around.)

Q: What are the symptoms of high cholesterol levels? Is their any way to test my own?
My parents have informed me that its hereditary within the family.

A: People can have high cholesterol levels and not know. U need to get checked out by a doctor especially if there is a family history of problems. The doctor can give info on how to reduce levels and protect your health.

Q: what are the risks of having very high cholesterol, triglyceride and LDL levels in the body?
my friend has high blood levels of cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL. she wants to know how this happened and how to lower these levels to normal limits?
what can i do to lower these things in my body? what are the right activities and foods? low fats? or low carbs? or low calories? which of these?
she’s 55 years old.
what diseases can she get? how can she maintain normal levels of these in the blood? food? activities?

A: High cholesterol is technically not an ailment but a condition or rather an indicator that your body has too much fat in the blood. Definitely can be lowered with a healthy diet focusing on low fat, low cholesterol food (no red meat), high fiber and regular exercise. Before your doctor put you on any anti-cholesterol medication, try to cleanse your body with natural remedy like almond, oatmeal in which the soluble fiber does a great job to remove the cholesterol to your stool and out of your body. For a list of top natural remedy for high cholesterol, check out http://www.cureshare.com/view_condition.php?cond_id=22

Q: In a biological sense, Why does high cholesterol levels make humans susceptible to heart disease?
Please somebody help me with this!!!!

A: Because high cholesterol level makes its deposition in the blood vessels being insoluble in water. Accumulation of cholesterol makes poor blood flow in the vessels. Therefore, heart has to pump blood with greater pressure,which ultimately results in high blood pressure & other cardio vascular disorders.

Q: Is it OK to drink beer if you have slightly high cholesterol levels?

A: If you are not overweight, it will not be a problem as long as you drink in moderation.
If you are overweight, drop the beer, lose the pounds and chances are good that your cholesterol will be better.

Q: is it safe to get pregnant with high cholesterol levels?
i have cholesterol ,i dont why,im not obese or overweight,im 5.8 and i weigh 132 pounds

A: These cholesterol side effects if not brought under control can lead to seizures that will endanger the life of the mother and the unborn baby. While the condition is responsible for very few deaths of the mother, hundreds of babies each year die from it. This is usually due to the fact that the baby is born prematurely and it chance of survival decrease tremendously. Pregnancy and high cholesterol should be watched carefully by a woman’s doctor in order to halt complications before they can begin.

http://www.nutralegacy.com/blog/general-healthcare/pregnancy-and-high-cholesterol/

Q: Why Don’t inuits (eskimos) have high cholesterol levels?
They eat whale blubber which is fat and still have a low cholesterol. Why isn’t it high?

Full answer plz.

Thanks

10 Points Available.

A: My opinion is that the high cholesterol (mainland) Americans suffer comes from dairy, meat and fried foods plus that additives and preservatives that are in packaged foods. Whale blubber is high in fat but it’s a fat that aids the body (we all need fats) instead of clogging the arteries.

Q: High Cholesterol Levels…>?
I am aware that there are not much signs that may indicate towards the possibility of High Cholesterol Levels unless having bloodwork… If anyone has been diagnosed with High Levels, know that you know what were some of the signs you experienced if any…?

Thanks in advance, greatly appreciated…

A: The first sign of high Cholestrols are indicated by the discomfort in the chest.If someone is diabetic this stste is reached early if the sugar levels are high.Similarly hypertensive persons and diabetic persons also have the general tendency of high cholestrol if the life style is sedentary.The discomfort in the chest is the indication of the disturbed levels of Blood sugar and Cholestrols.
Yes, there is no specific indication prior to this.It is called as metaboliic syndrome. One should get the cholestrol levels checked up regularly if one is diabetic or hypertensive or both in order to postpone the CAD ,coronary artery disease and allied complications.

Q: A question about my boyfriend’s SUPER high cholesterol levels?
My boyfriend has super high cholesterol levels . . . for both good and bad cholesterol. LDL is like 300, but HDL is an amazingly high 140.

Every time he gets a new doctor and gets his cholesterol checked, the doctor calls to have his tests rerun because he thinks the lab must have made an error. My boyfriend seems to think this is no big deal and he is fine.

Do you think the high levels of HDL are just cancelling out the LDL? He says his dad’s cholesterol levels are the same way and his dad has no heart issues, even though his dad is extremely obese and does have an unrelated blood disorder.

So I guess my big question is: should I push my boyfriend to go to a specialist or should I just relax about this?

A: The above answer is total BS. Ignore it.

Your boyfriend has a really odd lipid disorder, and no one really knows exactly what to do about it. Most clinicians wont bother to treat, since the HDL is considered to be very protective in this case.

It would be worthwhile to go and see a lipid specialist – there are a few around the country, usually cardiologists. A regular, primary care physician really wont be too much help for you. THe lipid specialist, in fact, may be so happy to see a patient like this, you wont have to worry about payment, and he may have a clinical trial for him to enroll in.

Q: how do u control high cholesterol levels right here at home?

A: Well for a start eat small amounts of grilled (never fried ) meat to fit in the palm of your hand, heart smart mince is ok to fry but drain off any fat (which won’t be much ),eat grilled fish & never eat chicken skin or fried chicken only eat light low fat ham or cheese & low fat everything,cut back on cakes etc chocolates lollies etc
Now it is said even on the container if you eat metamucil it will lower your cholesterol but even if it doesnt do that it is still good for your bowels

Q: how does low thyroid hormone cause high cholesterol levels?

A: Below are links to scientific papers on this issue.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12034052?ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DiscoveryPanel.Pubmed_Discovery_RA&linkpos=4&log$=relatedreviews&logdbfrom=pubmed

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15485607?ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DiscoveryPanel.Pubmed_Discovery_RA&linkpos=5&log$=relatedreviews&logdbfrom=pubmed

I hope these are helpful for you. Best wishes.

Q: high cholesterol levels?
my doctor says my cholesterol levels are high. i have celiac disease and possibly ibs. i don’t know where i’m getting the cholesterol. i don’t eat eggs, or really much of anything. so how is this possible?

A: Besides the genetic and age factors, it’s very possible that you have another autoimmune condition besides celiac – hypo or hyper thyroid decease. Both conditions often accompany each other. Get your thyroid checked, and make sure your doctor checks not only your TSH, T4, and T3 levels, but also ANTIBODIES. The presence of antibodies alone indicates the presence of Hashimoto’s, and unless you feel great, you may consider taking thyroid medication.
Good luck!

Q: High Cholesterol.?
Husband has high cholesterol and has totally changed his diet.
Thing is i have changed with him.
Our meals now are limited, we eat chicken and fish recipes throughout week, weekends soup on a sunday with vegetables.
He loves vegetables whereas i am not keen. Can anybody give me some recipes that are quick to prepare as time is not the essence.
We used to have a varied diet, i know pasta is a good option but he refuses to eat the ground pork or beef so can’t have bolognese.
Any ideas to spice things up would be great, we both love spicy food.

A: Make sure to stay away from buffalo. Alot of people with high cholesterol switch to it becasue it’s more lean. But it is so much higher in cholesterol than beef you are really shooting yourself in the foot.

Q: high cholesterol?
I just got a call from my dr that my cholesterol level is 245. This is the first time I’ve ever been diagnosed as having high cholestrol. I am 27 years old, don’t smoke, in the normal range of weight for my height, exercise 5 days a week for 60 minutes. What else could be causing this?

A: At this young age and with such an excercise regime, it appears to be heredity. If yours parents/grand parents are in fine health, then read the followings, which I have seen on the net.

Renegade Australian researcher reveals
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Why Your Fear of Cholesterol Could Be Killing You

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Q: High cholesterol?
I have high cholesterol and would love to find a website that teaches me about eating right and lowering my cholesterol. Where can I find this website?

A: for sure! good thing you seek to lower your cholesterol the natural way instead of going with the medical approach. I know CureShare.com has a ranking of the best food that helps lower cholesterol, check out this link http://www.cureshare.com/view_condition.php?cond_id=22

Q: HIGH cholesterol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
My doctor told me that my cholesterol was high ever since last year…I think it was like 300 something..
The thing is I don’t even eat any kinds of meat whatsoever…but I SOMETIMES eat yogurt and cheese…That’s all.
My parents don’t have high cholesterol or anything either so I seriously don’t get what the cause is…
What am I supposed to be eating so it becomes low?
Thanks.

A: What exactly is your cholesterol ratio.Be proactive in understnading cholesterol. Don’t guess the number. Ask your doctor what your numbers are. What is the LDL and HDL if the doctor doesn’t know how to figure out the ratio. I will be happy to help you.What are your triglycerides/ Also if you are not eating large quantities of meat, then meat must not be the culprit behind poor cholesterol ratios. As a matter of fact, if your insulin/glucose levels are unstable they will cause the liver to work overtime. It is the liver that regulates cholesterol. If you ate nothing but paper, the liver would still manufacture cholesterol. Honestly, by not eating meat,eggs, chicken, fish etc, you are risking higher cholesterol levels because it is these foods that stabilize blood glucose,insulin and glucagon. Glucagon especially, contributes to healthy cholesterol levels but glucagon is non-existant if insulin is unstable. Not only add meat, poultry, fish and eggs remove breads, cereals, rice, potatoes anything that contributes to an insulin spike. Remove sugars. Some fruits have more sugars than others. Apples and oranges have higher amounts of sugars than strawberries and cantalope. Have no fear, strawberries and cantalope are also higher in nutrients.Avocadoes, a fruit, are the most nutritious fruit on the planet and are extrememely low in carbohydrates. Carbohydrates, in any form, become glucose in the blood, which is okay because we need small amounts of glucose. But, even if we ate only meat, that protein would become glucose as the body needs it.

Q: Is it Possible to have high cholesterol without having hypertension?
So yeah is it possible to have high cholesterol without suffering from hypertension? I ask it because hypothetically speaking your heart would have to work harder if you have veins clogged by cholesterol. If this is true if you have high cholesterol you will suffer from hypertension. Again this is just an hypothesis, im not sure and would like to know how this works. Any info is greatly appreciated! =[) THX!

A: Patients who have an elevated blood pressure and patients who would be considered at relatively high global risk don’t necessarily have high cholesterol. If your cholesterol is over 10, then it is possible you may have a condition called hypercholesterolaemia.

If you smoke, are overweight and take no exercise, then your risk will be quite significant despite your low blood pressure. In this case you should try and do something about these other risk factors, which might include lowering your cholesterol with drugs.

However if you are a non-smoker, not too overweight, and take some exercise, then your cholesterol is an isolated problem that on its own in not likely to be much of a problem to you.

You should talk to your doctor.
Take care as always!

Q: How to reduce high cholesterol at age 56?
My mom just got diagnosed with high cholesterol. What foods are good at reducing cholesterol. Is there a certain exercise that would help reduce it too?

A: I’m 56, too, Joeygirl, and also was just diagnosed with high cholesterol. All of the suggestions given so far are good. My doctor told me to keep my intake of carbohydrates at less than 50% of my daily calories, keep saturated fats at under 20 mg. per day, eat more protein, take fish oil capsules, do exercise like walking, and also, take this supplement:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/330656/cholestoff_reduces_high_cholesterol.html

Q: What percentage of people with high cholesterol get blocked arteries?
How dangerous is high cholesterol?
The drug companies make you think everyone does. I am not convinced that statin drugs are safe and want to know what my odds are. My mother is 88 with cholesterol readings over 400. Mine are over 300. So??? We do not have a history of heart attacks. My dad lived to be 98 yrs. old with no statin drugs.

A: Well, this is the thing and I’ve made a right point. Per my knowledge there is no comprehensive study, which proved correlation between high cholesterol and accumulation of it on the walls of one’s arteries. Pharmaceutical companies want to make you to believe that there is strong correlation. In reality nobody knows. And your family history is just one more prove that one can have high cholesterol and clear arteries. But that thesis doesn’t suet well pharmaceuticals. Their ultimate goal – everyone should take statins.

Q: How is high cholesterol detected in the human body?
Vytorin is a high cholesterol drug and I would like to know what its source is and how its detected in the body.

A: There is a specific blood test for cholesterol levels.

Q: What causes high cholesterol and how can you lower it?
I got my blood test results in the mail a few days ago and my cholesterol level is in the very high range so I’m curious about what causes it and how I can lower it.
I’m a vegetarian and exercise every day. I am not overweight and do not eat fast food.

A: Genetics and diet are the two most prevalent reasons one would suffer from high cholesterol. The liver manufacturers cholesterol, so it is important to eat a diet that contains food low in saturated fats. If you have strong genetic marker it will prove more difficult to lower your cholesterol. Did you fast for this test? I would repeat the test, as it could have been a lab error. Continue eating a diet that is low in saturated fats along with an exercise regimen every day, then have the test repeated in 6 months to a year.

Q: What are the causes and symptoms of high cholesterol?
What are the causes and symptoms of high cholesterol?

Also, I am a vegetarian and had been eating 2 eggs a day for a couple of months ( to get more protein). Can this make a difference in a persons cholesterol level?

A: There are two main causes of high cholesterol–diet and genetics. If you have a high cholesterol level on a fat-free diet then genetics are responsible and you need to see a specialist to manage your situation. You are in control of your diet. Most people do not realize it but you can get high cholesterol on a cholesterol free diet. Partially hydrogenated vegetable oils are the probable cause. I would advise everyone to avoid partially hydrogenated oils which will include all deep fried foods, most packaged snacks, etc. Become a label reader. An average egg contains 200 mg of cholesterol. For a long time we were advised to avoid them, but recently they say that studies show that normal consumption of eggs does not elevate the serum cholesterol level. I would put a maximum level on my egg intake, say 4 eggs per week. There are lots of protein sources such as soya that you could use. High cholesterol is asymptomatic until the level of plaque builds up in the arteries to a level which impedes circulation.

Q: Is there a correlations between hypertension and high cholesterol?
It seems that people who have high blood pressure often have high cholesterol as well. Is there any correlation between the two? Do they go hand in hand?

A: Hypertension and hypercholesterolemia have an association but one does not necessarily cause the other. The reason that people with hypertension tend to have high cholesterol is because people with hypertension have some of the same risk factors such as smoking, diabetes, obesity.

High cholesterol could cause hypertension if the arteries leading to the kidneys are narrowed by cholesterol deposits. When this happens the kidney thinks that the blood pressure is low and it releases a hormone that increases blood pressure. Smoking causes damage to the insides of the blood vessels making it easier for cholesterol deposits to form. Obesity leads to increased overall cholesterol levels in the blood promoting deposition on the blood vessel walls.

I hope this helps

Q: How can you reduce high cholesterol naturally with diet and exercise?
I have been having tingling fingers, somewhat numb tongue, vertigo feeling and I am concerned that it may be high cholesterol . I have been tested in the past and my numbers have been right at border line. My blood sugars are fine and my blood pressure was fine this morning. Would anyone who has high cholesterol know if your symptoms are in the danger zone? Please advise. Thanks.

A: High cholesterol is technically not an ailment but a condition or rather an indicator that your body has too much fat in the blood. Definitely can be lowered with a healthy diet focusing on low fat, low cholesterol food (no red meat), high fiber and regular exercise. Before your doctor put you on any anti-cholesterol medication, try to cleanse your body with natural remedy like almond, oatmeal in which the soluble fiber does a great job to remove the cholesterol to your stool and out of your body. For a list of top natural remedy for high cholesterol, check out http://www.cureshare.com/view_condition.php?cond_id=22

Q: can you take diurex with high blood pressure and high cholesterol? How much water to drink with it?
My aunt has high blood pressure and high cholesterol but she was taken off her blood pressure pills but she is still on her cholesterol pills. She is retaining a lot of water in her ankles so she wants to take Diurex. Is it safe to take with her cholesterol pills wiht them or no? How much water should she drink with it?

Also what are some other things she can do beside the pills to get rid of extra wate rin her body?
Also, when should she stop taking the pills?

A: I would consult with her physician first. There may be some underlying problems as to why she was taken off the bp meds. They may have not been effective or causing some other issues. Some other things you could try starts with diet and exercise. Try lowering sodium intake, avoiding processed foods(high in sodium), and cutting out foods high in fat. Even a little exercise helps. Walking is a good start. When resting at home, elevate the legs to help against pedal edema which is common in pt’s with htn.

Q: How much cholesterol can you have per day if you have high cholesterol?
hi everyone. i have high cholesterol and i have been watching it really really well. i havent eaten anything fried in such a long time. so i was just wondering, how much cholesterol i can have?

A: That’s a question that would be best asked of your doctor or a nutritionist (if you know your cholesterol numbers already). There is no “general amount” for any high cholesterol.

Q: What are some foods that I should avoid as I have high cholesterol and high protein in my blood work?
I have high protein in some recent blood work due to polycystic kidney disease.I also have high cholesterol!Now I know somewhat how I need to eat and what to stop like my Tim Hortons coffee double double everday but I need help with the rest!!Once I get an appointment with a nephrologist i will ask to see a dietician.But has anyone got any meal ideas!?!Anything would be great!

A: You can maintain your kidney function by reducing protein. However, PKD will continue as there is no cure. There are lots of other kidney patients and caregivers who can answer similar questions on the dialysis message forum at www.ihatedialysis.com. There is a section regarding diet and one about PKD that may be helpful. I wish you the best of luck.

Q: Cholesterol?
Do you only have to worry about getting high cholesterol if you eat animals? In health this week, I learned that you get high cholesterol from eating animal fat. I don’t eat gelatin, or any meat whatsoever! (Including seafood!)

A: You only find the bad cholesterol in animal fat. So that’s meat, eggs and milk. If you’re a veggie eating a lot of the last two, then you can still have a cholesterol problem (although it’s less likely).

If you’re vegan, then you can still have that problem if you are under a lot of stress, in which case your body can actually produce cholesterol. It’s rare though. You should be okay. Or at least in better health than most meat-eaters

Q: cholesterol?
i need healthy food recipes tpo lower my cholesterol please give me some good recipes without alot of veggies.

A: the first answer is great – also start your day with porridge which can actively lower bad cholesterol levels

Q: CHOLESTEROL????????????
Can alcohol elevate your cholesterol??? I don’t eat alot… once or twice a day. My Doc said 150 was norm… mine is 350… any ideas???

A: If you drink more than 2-3 *normal* drinks a day, it can effect your cholesterol. Since bad cholesterol is produced in your liver, elevating your liver functions by drinking can increase cholesterol production. Also, make sure you’re eating foods lower in cholesterol, and eat more frequently. Eating very little and drinking more than one alcoholic beverage a day is very unhealthy. Smaller, healthy meals have significant benefits. If you’re eating a lot of one specific kind of food, you’ll want to check into what the cholesterol content of it is. Foods like (as the website I list says) “Biscuits, cakes, pastries, red meat, hard cheese, butter and foods containing coconut or palm oil” have a lot of saturated fats. Also make sure to include fiber and general plant matter into your diet. Eating infrequently will actually hurt your cholesterol, since your body needs certain things to keep cholesterol in check, and I’m guessing that this, along with alcohol, is causing your high cholesterol.

Q: What is the difference between cholesterol and total cholesterol values?
Is there a cholesterol value independent of total cholesterol? If so, is it used as part of the formula for total cholesterol. And how do HDL and LDL fit into the measurement of cholesterol vs total cholesterol. Any references would be appreciated. Thank you.

A: Total cholesterol = LDL + HDL + (1/5 triglycerides)

For example, if one has HDL of 40, LDL of 100 and triglycerides of 100, then the total cholesterol = 100 + 40 + (1/5 of 100=20) = 160.

The LDL/HDL ratio is as important or more so than the total, and 2.5 or less is good. 100/40 = 2.5

Q: How is cholesterol calculated and can you have too much good cholesterol?
I went to the doctor and my cholesterol was 246 which isn’t so good but my good cholesterol was 65, which she said is great. Is the LDL what’s remaining after the good cholesterol is subtracted from the total? Can you have too much HDL?

A: HDL are “high-density lipoproteins” which is fancy doctor talk for cells that are high in protein, low in fat/cholesterol. This is preferred, as this is what “feeds” the body with growth proteins. Proteins power “cell” creation and repair (only). Things like muscle, skin, hair, etc…anything that grows or requires frequent repair benefit from higher counts of HDL. HDL’s increase in demand with more activity. Specifically ‘cardio’ (meaning heart) workouts. You really can’t have “too much” HDL’s because if the body doesnt need the level of proteins in the blood sugar, it simply release it as it passes through the kidneys. We pee out excess proteins. They do NOT convert to bodyfat like some bodybuilders like to beleive.

LDLs are of course “Low density”, meaning low protein high fat. LDL’s partially provide energy to “active” muscles. The cells are often “coated” with saturated fats. As these move around the body feeding active muscles, they ‘bump along’ the artery walls, the leave little “skid marks” so to speak. These marks build up to become plaque, and can cause heart decrease. Reducing LDL’s to under 200, (or 150 even better) would be good advice but often requires medication, diet modification, AND more physical activity.

Q: What are some good cholesterol lowering foods? Know of any good recipes that are good for you for meals?
I am looking for some good cholesterol lowering foods and also some low cholesterol meals that are yummy. Hereditary reasons have caused me to get on a cholesterol medicine but I also want to be proactive in what I eat.

Does anyone have any recipes they can share? Or know of good yummy foods that lower cholesterol, that are good for you and such. I’m just not big into oatmeal at all. I ate way too much of it as a kid.

A: I had the same problem. I use shaklee cholesterol regulation complex. It’s a natural food supplement and I take it with my meals. My good cholesterol is 130 and I think the range is between 45 and 65, something like that. The doctor said he never saw anything like it, and keep doing what I’m doing.
They have a web site if you are interested, just type in Shaklee.

Q: High cholesterol, when do you have to start taking medication?
My hubby’s reading today was
HDL – 61
LDL – 167
Trigy – 89
Cholesterol ratio – 4.0
Total cholesterol – 246
Fasting glucose – 93
Blood pressure 138/80

Does this look normal or should he be on medication due to the high LDL? At what readings should a person be diagnosed with medication? Appreciate your kind replies.
Thanks so much for your kind reply, Pauline.

A: Its not bad… and definitely not bad enough to take medication. I am not a doctor but I am a natural health nut who has family with high cholesterol and I watch this stuff closely.

Medication is an absolute last resort. What you will usually get is Lipitor and one your on that, its pretty much forever…. its tailored that way.

The best way to lower cholesterol is change your diet.. figure out what foods created it in the first place (chips, mashed potatoes and gravies, red meat, bacon…..its pretty obvious what does unless you just naturally produce cholesterol in your bloodstream) and eliminate them. A good routine is always eat a whole grain breakfast within 30 minutes of waking in the morning (even if you dont eat breakfast, its the most important meal and your cholesterol will lower just by doing that in most cases)as well drink 8 to 16 oz of water, clean fresh water, not tap. Then eat fibre througout the day at least every two hours.. carrots, apples, fibre bar whatever…. drink lots of water (this is the nectar of life, it has been neglected for years but science is realizing its really important to keep cells in your body working properly). There is also another thing you can do… drink an ounce of apple-cider vinegar every morning….. it cleans the arteries…. and get a multi-vitamin that contains B50 and niacin…. these also help keep the arteries clean and feed the heart which is what we worry about with high cholesterol. I know this is long but I just wanted to help… I dont promote taking any pills for quick fix… because its not good for your body to take pills.. then you have to take other pills to offset side effects and the next thing you know you have 20 pills to take every day.. the body isnt designed to filter pills….. which is why I believe people are sick in this day and age.

Good Luck

Q: Why is cholesterol important for your health and the function of your body?
Why is cholesterol important for your health and the function of your body? Is cholesterol in your diet really that bad?

A: Cholesterol doesn’t make you fat or anything, but it contributes to heart disease in the future. If you have a high cholesterol, you have a high chance of heart disease. To prevent this, try eating mono-unsaturated fats, and poly-unsaturated fats. These are good fats that lower bad cholesterol, and increase your good cholesterol. Sources of mono and poly unsaturated fats are nuts – almonds, pecans, peanuts, and walnuts, and cooking oil, lol.

Q: How much Cholesterol should you be taking in every day?
I started reading food labels, and I noticed there’s a line called Cholesterol with a number in mg’s. How many mg’s or what is the total amount of cholesterol per day that is recommended for a 20 something female? Thanks.

A: Officially, experts say you shouldn’t have over 300mg (based on a 2,000 calorie diet). I tend to think that’s a little high and try to not go over half that. It really depends on your age and activity level. Maybe the link below will help a little more.

Q: How much cholesterol is in egg whites as opposed to the yolks?
One of my co-workers told me that there are equal amounts of cholesterol in both the white and the yolk.

I told her that wasn’t true because the yolk is what has all the calories, fat, and cholesterol in it, so I’m doing a good thing by eating egg white omelettes, as opposed to regular ones that include the yolk.

Or am I? Who’s right?

A: Your coworker is an idiot. There is zero cholesterol in the white.

But the yolk has good stuff, too, like iron and omega fatty acids, so don’t skip it all the time.

Q: Why are there different ways of calculating your Total Cholesterol?
My sister says your total cholesterol should be your HDL + LDL. However, on my last blood test, my HDL + LDL was 10 points lower than my total cholesterol. So, I found some web sites that have the following formula:

HDL + LDL + (Triglyceride * 20%) = Total Cholesterol

The formula above does work to give me my total cholesterol given the other #’s (HDL, LDL, and Triglycerides) on my last blood test results. But, I want to know why my sister’s always come back as:

HDL + LDL = Total Cholesterol

Some web sites say to calculate it one way and others say the other way. Anyone know why they would be different?

A: Technically, there is no pure cholesterol in your bloodstream. Cholesterol is transported by lipoproteins. LDL (low-density lipoproteins) and HDL (high-density lipoprotiens) are the lipoprotiens used to transport cholesterol.

Tests can be run that actually test for the cholesterol, which gives you the total cholesterol number (direct measurement). Or you can run a test for the HDL and LDL cholesterol complexes. You add these values to get a computed total cholesterol.

If you run a total cholesterol AND compute it from summing the HDL and LDL cholesterols they should be close, but won’t agree exactly. Tests have a margin of error. This is why they won’t match exactly.

Though triglyerides are often transported by lipoproteins, I don’t know why they would use it to compute total cholesterol.

We used to run total cholesterol then and HDL, computing the LDL as a difference between the total and HDL.

A correction to the answer above this – folic acid is not a fatty acid.

Q: How can I lower my cholesterol in 2 weeks?
I have a cholesterol check coming up in 2 and a half weeks, and I know for a fact my cholesterol is very high. Is there a way I could significantly lower my cholesterol in 2 and a half weeks?
Thanks sooo much.

A: Take Lecithin capsules from the health food store. Stop eating red meat and pork. Stop drinking alcohol. Eat fruits, veggies, whole grains, lean meats like chicken and fish. Start exercising. Your cholesterol will be lower in 2 weeks, and the lecithin will raise your good cholesterol.

Q: How can my cholesterol be very high if I eat a vegan diet?
I just found out that my cholesterol is in the highest category, including the LDL cholesterol. I am 25 years old, a normal weight, and I have been a vegetarian (but very close to a vegan) for most of my life. I am very upset and confused. Does anyone know why this might be happening?

A: Well dietary factors can include eggs are a source of cholesterol, I think so does milk and dairy products. But even so in vegan diet some cereals (including sugars), oils and seeds contain more than trace amounts of cholesterol, though may have very little effect. Then again as suggested there could be a metabolic problem here, one of which is diabetes.

Cholesterol is generated directly from the food sources but can be synthesized in the “endoplasmic reticulum” … this is a homeostatic approach to keep the cholesterol level balanced and to avoid dangerously low levels of cholesterol (hypocholesterolemia).

So (in theory) sustained periods of undernourishment may have tricked your body into producing high levels of cholesterol, and these may have remained when you return to a proper routine of eating which is why a balance diet is not about limiting intakes of certain foods but keeping nutrients in regular balance.

“Genes” is too simplistic an excuse, there are environmental factors such as stress and hormones to factor in too. There are plenty of medical arguments to causes and solutions, you may have to have a conversation with your doctor to see what’s right for you.

I would (personally) also seek to check if the monitor was calibrated properly or get retested to see if you have returned to normal.

Q: What kind of foods contain good cholesterol?
I’ve always been curious as to which foods exactly contain good cholesterol. The type of cholesterol (HDL) that will actually lower the cholesterol that is bad for you.

A: foods contain no good cholesterol,your body makes the good cholesterol.Only animal foods(meat and dairy) contain cholesterol.

Eating a low-fat vegan diet may be better at managing type 2 diabetes than traditional diets, according to a new study.

Researchers found 43 percent of people with type 2 diabetes who followed a low-fat vegan diet for 22 weeks reduced their need to take medications to manage their disease compared with 26 percent of those who followed the diet recommended by the American Diabetes Association (ADA).

In addition, participants who followed the vegan diet experienced greater reductions in cholesterol levels and weight loss than those on the other diet.

A vegan diet is plant-based and consists of vegetables, fruits, grains, and legumes and avoids animal products, such as meat and dairy. People who are on a vegan diet are at risk for vitamin B12 deficiency, and so B12 vitamins were given to the participants on that diet.

“The diet appears remarkably effective, and all the side effects are good ones — especially weight loss and lower cholesterol,” says researcher Neal D. Barnard, MD, adjunct associate professor of medicine at the George Washington University, in a news release. “I hope this study will rekindle interest in using diet changes first, rather than prescription drugs.”

Barnard is also president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a nonprofit health organization that opposes animal research and advocates a vegan diet.

Vegan Vs. ADA Diet For Diabetes

In the study, published in the journal Diabetes Care, researchers compared the effects of following a low-fat vegan diet and the ADA diet on reducing the need for drugs to manage diabetes, kidney function, cholesterol levels, and weight loss in 99 adults with type 2 diabetes. Meals were not provided, but participants met a dietitian to come up with a diet plan and then met regularly each week for nutrition and cooking instruction.

Forty-nine of the participants followed a low-fat vegan diet consisting of about 10 percent of daily calories from fat, 15 percent protein, and 75 percent carbohydrates. They were asked to avoid animal products and added fats and instead favor foods like beans and green vegetables, but portion sizes and total daily calories or food intake were unrestricted.

The other 50 participants followed the dietary guidelines recommended by the ADA, including 15-20 percent protein, 60-70 percent carbohydrates and monosaturated fats (such as olive oil), and less than 7 percent saturated fats (such as animal fats and butter). Total cholesterol was also limited to 200 milligrams or less per day.

Overweight participants in the ADA diet group were also advised to reduce daily calorie intake by 500-1,000 calories per day.

The results showed that both diets improved diabetes management and reduced unhealthy cholesterol levels, but some improvements were greater with the low-fat vegan diet.

For example:

43 percent of those on the vegan diet reduced their need to take drugs to manage their diabetes compared with 26 percent of the ADA diet group.

Weight loss averaged more than 14 pounds in the vegan diet group vs. less than 7 pounds in the other group.

LDL “bad” cholesterol dropped by an average of 21 percent in the vegan group compared with 11 percent in the ADA diet group who did not change their cholesterol drug use.

Measures of blood sugar control also improved more significantly among those who followed the low-fat vegan diet than among those who followed the ADA diet and who did not change their diabetes drug use.

Researchers say the vegan diet represents a major change from current diabetes diets because there are no limits on calories, carbohydrates, and portions, which may make it easier for some people to follow. Talk to your doctor about what diet changes you might consider to help with diabetes or other medical conditions.

SOURCES:Barnard, N. Diabetes Care, August 2006; vol 29: pp 1777-1783. News release, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

By Jennifer Warner
Reviewed by Louise Chang, M.D.
© 2006, WebMD Inc. All rights reserved.

Q: What can I do to lower my cholesterol in addition to changing my diet?
I found out, after having a fasting cholesterol test, that I have slightly high cholesterol. I know that I need to eat better, less fat and all. I exercise regularly (brisk walking at least 40 to 50 minutes a day). Is there anything else I can do to lower my cholesterol?

A: Just so you know, dietary cholesterol only comes from animal-based foods since it does not exist in plants. So, eat as many veggies or vegetables oils as you like. Probably cut down on dairy products and meats. Then make sure you exercise, including weight training. Other than those lifestyle changes, you can take a statin drug, but only if your doctor wants you to, but it sounds like you’re only slight over normal, so just make those lifestyle changes and you should be fine.