Question 1

what happens if somebody has a cholesterol level of 8.2, is this bad?

Accepted Answer

8.2=316: 8.2 mmol/l = 316 mg/dl. This is high. However, we don't know if it's bad without breaking it down to the "good" (HDL) and "bad (LDL) fractions. For instance, if you have an HDL of 100 (2.59), it may not be bad. Moreover, cholesterol is only one risk factor. To understand your risk in context, one must review the big picture: smoking status, diabetes?,HTN?, Family history?

Question 2

is salmon good or bad for one's cholesterol level?

Accepted Answer

Good: Fish, in general, helps with cholesterol.

Question 3

i need some tips on how to reduce bad cholesterol level?

Accepted Answer

See below:: If you are overweight, lose weight, increase the amount of exercise, if you have diabetes - control it, reduce intake of saturated fats and consult the site below to adjust your diet:
http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/cholesterol/cl00002.

Question 4

i need to know what's an effective diet plan to lower bad cholesterol level ?

Accepted Answer

Be active physically: Stay physically active. Try nutritional approaches. Consider eating oatmeal, bran, apples, oranges, pears, bananas, grapefruit, hazelnuts, avocado, brewer's yeast,  royal jelly, saffron, tumeric, honey (buckwheat), alfalfa sprouts, celery, beets, eggplant, garlic, onion, chili peppers, legumes, dandelion root & jerusalem artichoke. Avoid deep fried foods & whole eggs. Talk to your doctor.

Question 5

is an ldl cholesterol level of 125 bad? im only 22 and healthy, normal bmi.

Accepted Answer

Too High: Your LDLshould be lower than or equal to your HDL and needs to be corrected by medications since it is genetically programmed 98%of the time and is only affected by diet about 2% If you have your Dr treat  this you will have a much lower chance of getting HYpertension Heart attack stroke and kidney failure 25-40 years and will live 25-30 years longer by avoiding these conditions, prevention is key

Question 6

my hdl was 57 my ldl was 115 my tg was 194 cholesterol level 211 is this normal or bad? i weigh 137 i'm 5'4

Accepted Answer

Laboratory tests: Are only meaningful when interpreted in context of the rest of the patient.  Isolated results are frequently meaningless.  A lot depends on your personal and family history and physical examination.  Ask your doctor to interpret these results for you and make specific recommendations.

Question 7

my cholesterol level just came back.  my "bad" was 260, my good was 85.  the doctor wants me to consider taking a statin.

Accepted Answer

Low dose statin: Depends on the other risk factors for heart disease.

LDL should be below 100,but HDL is 85- protective

Opt for low dose statin &amp; see the result. if liver enzymes are normal.

Question 8

what is my cholesterol level?

Accepted Answer

Do a blood test: May be your doctor has it on file check with 
your physician . If not done in past please do a test.

Question 9

what is a normal cholesterol level?

Accepted Answer

About 200 mg/dL: Cholesterol level is only one of the issues in determining risk of heat disease. Please consult this site for more info.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cholesterol-levels/cl00001.

Question 10

my cholesterol level is 5.3  is it ok?

Accepted Answer

Likely ok: Your cholesterol level is just above the normal limit. You need to test all of your lipids, including HDL and triglycerides for proper evaluation.

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