Question 1

i have 209 total cholesterol: 134 ldl, 56 hdl, 90 trig.  would intro of flaxseed oil or fish oil help lower my ldl?  i do exercise and try to eat well

Accepted Answer

A Low dose: statin would be more effective than any dietary supplement. Rosuvastatin 5mg daily would result in excellent improvement with very little risk of side effects or expense. In addition you would get all the additional beneficial effects of statin use.

Question 2

i have 209 total cholesterol:  134 ldl, 56 hdl, 90 trig.  will intro. of daily fish oil supplement help lower my total cholesterol levels?  thank you!

Accepted Answer

Total cholesterol: Please do what  your doc says but I see no reason at all to lower your cholesterol.  High quality marine fish oil is good for lots of things and will lower your trig. which are already fine. If cholesterol goes too low there can be problems.  Just enjoy what you have.  Peace and good health.  Please don't go low fat w/diet and please do eat eggs.

Question 3

how do i lower  ldl cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Lower LDL: Ldl, your bad cholesterol is affected by genetics and diet. You can improve your diet by becoming more plant based since animal fat can increase LDL as well as sugar!. So try to get 5-7 veggies/fruits per day, eat lean protein only with no skin (grilled, baked or broiled), decrease dairy since that is also animal fat, and stop all processed and refined sugar. It can increase your LDL by 25%.

Question 4

my ldl cholesterol is 216 is that bad?

Accepted Answer

: Yes LDL should be not more than 130 if you do not have any cardiac condition and not more than 70 if you have a cardiac condition.  You need to take a statin.  See you doctor. Get tested for any signs of blockage.

Question 5

how can you  lower bad ldl cholesterol?

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Combination : Of diet, exercise and most likely medications like a statin. See your doctor.

Question 6

how do i lower my ldl cholesterol at 20?

Accepted Answer

Eat better: Ldl, your bad cholesterol is affected by genetics and diet.  You can improve your diet by becoming more plant based since animal fat can increase LDL as well as sugar!.  So try to get 5-7 veggies/fruits per day, eat lean protein only with no skin (grilled, baked or broiled), decrease dairy since that is also animal fat, and stop all processed and refined sugar. It can increase your LDL by 25%!

Question 7

what are ways to lower my ldl cholesterols?

Accepted Answer

Diet, exercise and: drugs. You can lower LDL by reducing your intake of saturated fats, losing weight, exercising at least 150 minutes/week, and if that does not provide the desired result, you may need to take statin medication.

Question 8

could you lower ldl cholesterol four points in one week?

Accepted Answer

Lipids: The LDL lab test could vary that much by itself so a change of that little between two measurements doesn't mean much.

Question 9

are there certain foods that will lower ldl cholesterol?|

Accepted Answer

LDL Cholesterol: The short answer is no and yes.  Yes - eliminating or restricting the intake of some foods is generally accepted as a way to influence one's LDL cholesterol.  However, this is very limited.  That is, one can only reduce one's cholesterol by changing one's diet somewhat.  Also, the numerical measure of LDL is only one indicator.  The quality of the cholesterol particles can be even more important.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: ldl cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Low density lipoprot: Low density lipoprotein (ldl) is one of the major forms of lipoproteins (combination of protein and lipids) that allow for transport of lipids and cholesterol in the body and blood. Higher levels are associated with increase in cardiovascular disease.

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I have 209 total cholesterol: 134 ldl, 56 hdl, 90 trig. would intro of flaxseed oil or fish oil help lower my ldl? i do exercise and try to eat well

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I have 209 total cholesterol: 134 ldl, 56 hdl, 90 trig. will intro. of daily fish oil supplement help lower my total cholesterol levels? thank you!

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