Sure, but...: A hard-core diet advocate might not agree, but i'll bet your vascular health won't be made or broken by enjoying almonds if they're your favorite. It would be a great idea to get with your physician and see if there's a much more comprehensive lifestyle or maybe a medication solution to this concerningly high LDL level. Don't focus on the little stuff.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Yes: Almonds and other nuts in moderate amounts are part of a heart healthy diet but i hope you are getting medical attention for the very high ldl.
Answered 8/14/2013
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Almonds are fine.: Almonds have a higher proportion of healthy fats, and can be eaten in small amounts despite your high LDL. Remember, small amounts as there's still a lot of fat calories in nuts.
Answered 4/24/2016
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Yes, But ....: You can eat almonds, but need information. First, identify the problem. Possible causes include; genetic (familial hypercholesterolemia, familial combined hyperlipidemia) and non-genetic (insulin resistance, type ii diabetes, thyroid abnormalities, chronic kidney disease, alcohol) issues. Next, optimize diet / exercise and fix contributing factors. Medications, such as statins, are often needed.
Answered 3/23/2015
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Almonds OK. 216mg/dL: is both high & a calculated (i.e guessed at) value for mg of cholesterol within all the LDL particles of a deciliter of your blood plasma - IF it were to be measured. It is NOT your LDL. Best get NMR lipoprotein results for the correct issues; will nearly always see a big difference. NMR lipoprofile measures LDL particle concentrations in your plasma, best low normal, i.e. healthy <700nmol/L.
Answered 6/15/2015
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