Question 1

is it true that omeprazole can cause high cholesterol?

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No: Omeprazole (prilosec) is not known to cause high cholesterol. Long term use may lower absorption of calcium, vitamin b12, etc... Older folks may have a higher risk of hip fractures. Stomach acid kills germs, so some infections may be more likely in a person with suppressed acid. If a person's diet stayed the same, but his cholesterol increased after starting omeprazole, his doctor can investigate.

Question 2

is it true that tegretol cause high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

No: I can find no referrence to tegretol causing high cholesterol. It can cause elevated liver enzymes.

Question 3

is it true that marijuana can cause high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Maybe indirectly: Smoking marijuana can lead to food cravings in some people. Getting "the munchies" (food cravings) from the marijuana itself or from peer pressure (listening to other smokers who talk about their munchies) can lead to eating more chips, fries, pizza, ice cream, etc..., which can lead to increased LDL cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol that builds plaques to from blockages in arteries).

Question 4

is it true that shrimp can cause high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Fish oil in shrimp.: The cholesterol in shrimp, like that in other fish, is predominantly healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.  The problem with shrimp is that it's so easy to eat a lot of them as they're essentially finger-food.  So in total, the cholesterol can add up to a lot of calories.  Having a few steamed or grilled shrimp would be just fine.

Question 5

is it true that alcohol can cause high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: This is unlikely because alcohol tends to lower cholesterol levels when taken in moderation. Excessive use would "kill" the liver, the main site of cholesterol production, so if the liver is sick then there will be less cholesterol produced. It may, however, not hold true for people with genetic disorders of cholesterol metabolism, in whom cholesterol may remain elevated despite the above.

Question 6

is it true that high cholesterol is the cause of heart disease and stroke?

Accepted Answer

Yes: High cholesterol (especially LDL - "bad cholesterol") is one of the risk factors for both stroke and heart disease. Others include high blood pressure, sedentary lifestyle, diabetes. High cholesterol can be corrected by healthy diet or medication.

Question 7

what are the main causes of high cholesterol and how can you lower it?

Accepted Answer

Your parents!: The main reason for elevated lipids/cholesterol levels are genetic. That is why a family history of premature cardiac disease is so important. If you do have this history, you should have you cholesterol levels checked.

Question 8

what would be the most common causes and symptoms of high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Diet and Genetic: Causes of high cholesterol are diet in high saturated fats and genetic we inherited from our parents
there mau be no symptoms in most people and it is diagnosed by glood test.Rarely you see discoloured growths in the skin called xantholasma or bumps in tendons in the hands and feet.

Question 9

what causes high cholesterol, what are its risks, and what can i do to lower the risks?

Accepted Answer

Triglycerides: Are more important than cholesterol. Although cholesterol is involved in atheroma (arterial disease) it is not the cause. Triglycerides are associated with sugar ingestion.

Question 10

can alcohol cause high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol: Alcohol will not raise your cholesterol but can affect your liver.

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