Question 1

hi, i have raised tg which is 395 mg/dl, choloesterol 230, hdl 33, ldl 118, vldl 79, total lipids 1250. my age is 51 yrs and my weight is 85 kg. pleas?

Accepted Answer

Risk factors: You lipid profile suggests risk factors. You should consult a doctor for advice about life style modifications, weight loss, exercise and may be medications. 
Wish you good health.

Question 2

my husband total cholesterol is 260. ldl is 178, hdl 43, triglyc. 196. any way to naturally lower these levels? he is very athletic and fit. good diet

Accepted Answer

NO: He could be a sitting time bomb 
please get that cholesterolm down see a specialist.

Question 3

having cholesterol 236 mg/dl ldl 140,hdl 59 .i want to try to lower ldl with stenols supplements 3x 800mg tablets a day trying it over few mths then have a blood test to check levels with exercise and good diet.are they proven to work peer reviewed?

Accepted Answer

: It may lower your total cholesterol but I am not sure how much these supplement can bring down the bad cholesterol LDL. Why are you willing to take 3 capsules a day which costs more money than a single tablet of statin and its effectiveness has been proven by studies, especially you already have at least 2 risks for coronary disease: man and above 50, unless you have serious adverse effect(s)?

Question 4

cholesterol 226 ldl143 hdl 69 trig 72. not overweight, exercise daily, low carb and no sugar diet. how to lower ldl natural?  are these num. alarming?

Accepted Answer

High LDL. : Well, your HDL is quite high which is great. You may want to liberalize your complex carbohydrate and fiber intake a bit and focus on lean proteins - saturated and trans-fats contribute to raising the LDL. If all else fails, medication may be needed.

Question 5

does fish oil supplement help lower ldl?  mine ldl is 154 even though i eat a good high fiber, veggie diet.  hdl is 71, i exercise.

Accepted Answer

Maybe: you want to continue your healthy lifestyle, your HDL is very good, your LDL is bit high, if stays on that level, you might benefit from a low dose statin,  some scientific authorities are recommending LDL levels below 100 or even 70 to protect your coronaries, wish you wellness

Question 6

are my cholesterol levels bad? 33f 222 mg/dl; ldl 140; triglyceride 42; hdl 74 is there anything to do to to lower the #s? the dr notes says to exercise more and eat a low fat diet.

Accepted Answer

OK: Although your LDL is borderline (130 to 159)  your HDL is protective. Some things to consider would be taking some garlic, niacin or flax seed or fish oil daily.  If you do not eat oat meal this is a very good food to help reduce lipids. A low glycemic diet (Mediterranean is good example) would help. Exercise is good especially try to incorporate high intensity sessions  weekly.

Question 7

does taking niacin (vitamin b-3) lower your ldl and raise hdl cholesterol and is it safer than taking statins for lowering your total cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

No: Statins are far more effective in reducing cardiovascular risk. Niacin is poorly tolerated and not very effective.

Question 8

how do i lower my ldl and raise my hdl?

Accepted Answer

Various ways: There are several ways to improve your lipid profile. Lowering LDL can be accomplished by dietary changes. There are also several plant/yeast derived natural products that also help reduce ldl. Medicines such as statins are potent at reducing LDL and some can raise hdl. Exercise both lowers LDL and raises hdl. If you smoke, stopping smoking also can lower LDL and raise hdl.

Question 9

can you suggest how to lower my ldl and raise my hdl?

Accepted Answer

Diet and Statin Best: Weight reduction, plant stanol margarines, metamucil all lower cholesterol by about 10%. Most people need more lowering to get to their LDL target. For that, the statins reduce LDL from 30-60% and increase HDL by 5-10%. They reduce the risk of heart problems by 30-50%. Side effects are rare, though they can cause non-damaging muscle aching. Best to discuss your risk profile and target with an md.

Question 10

what can someone do to lower his or her ldl and raise his or her hdl?

Accepted Answer

Lifestle, meds: To lower ldl: limit dietary intake of foods with high cholesterol (eggs, red meats) and high saturated fats (cheeses, things fried in "bad oils", ice cream/pastries, etc); increase dietary fiber, nuts and soy; take 2g per day of plant stanols/sterols; take red yeast rice 2400mg/day; or medications. To raise hdl: lose weight; exercise; lower triglycerides/blood sugar if elevated; consider niacin.

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Hi, i have raised tg which is 395 mg/dl, choloesterol 230, hdl 33, ldl 118, vldl 79, total lipids 1250. my age is 51 yrs and my weight is 85 kg. pleas?

A member asked:

My husband total cholesterol is 260. ldl is 178, hdl 43, triglyc. 196. any way to naturally lower these levels? he is very athletic and fit. good diet

A member asked:

Having cholesterol 236 mg/dl ldl 140,hdl 59 .i want to try to lower ldl with stenols supplements 3x 800mg tablets a day trying it over few mths then have a blood test to check levels with exercise and good diet.are they proven to work peer reviewed?

A member asked:

Cholesterol 226 ldl143 hdl 69 trig 72. not overweight, exercise daily, low carb and no sugar diet. how to lower ldl natural? are these num. alarming?

A member asked:

Does fish oil supplement help lower ldl? mine ldl is 154 even though i eat a good high fiber, veggie diet. hdl is 71, i exercise.

A member asked:

Are my cholesterol levels bad? 33f 222 mg/dl; ldl 140; triglyceride 42; hdl 74 is there anything to do to to lower the #s? the dr notes says to exercise more and eat a low fat diet.

A member asked:

Does taking niacin (vitamin b-3) lower your ldl and raise hdl cholesterol and is it safer than taking statins for lowering your total cholesterol.

A member asked:

How do i lower my ldl and raise my hdl?

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Can you suggest how to lower my ldl and raise my hdl?

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What can someone do to lower his or her ldl and raise his or her hdl?

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