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Q: cholesterol results
asked by: jcruns on April 2nd, 2008
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I just had my cholesterol checked for the first time in 15 years. I'm white male, 54 years, moderately active.

Total 279
LDL 179
Tri 174
HDL 65

I currently eat very healthy, but drink too much wine. Doctor said no medication needed; this is what confused me.

Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance,

Jim
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MandMs
replied on April 4th, 2008
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Hi!
Having a total cholesterol level of 240 mg/dL or more, puts you on twice higher risk of coronary heart disease as people whose cholesterol level is desirable (200 mg/dL).
LDL or bad cholesterol is a better gauge of risk than total blood cholesterol. The lower your LDL cholesterol, the lower your risk of heart attack and stroke.
Your LDL levels belong to range of LDL levels (160-189 mg/dl) that are clinically considered high.
In the average man, HDL cholesterol levels range from 40 to 50 mg/dL. Higher levels are better. An HDL cholesterol of 60 mg/dL or higher gives some protection against heart disease.
Triglyceride levels of 174 mg/dl are borderline-high (150–199 mg/dL) Normal is less than 150 mg/dl.

Are you overweighted or obese?
Do you smoke cigarettes?
Have you been practicing diet very high in carbohydrates?
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jnlmaxson
replied on June 3rd, 2008
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The problem is your doctor is only looking at your HDL. Your levels are all to high and it does put you at a higher risk for developing cardiac disease especially if you have a family hx. You need to at the very least begin making some lifestyle changes. A glass of wine a day is not bad for you it actually provides you with some benefits. A healthier diet such as: watching your total choles, reducing saturated fats and reducing or eliminating trans fats, increasing your soluble fiber in your diet ( whole grains, veges, beans, fruits, almonds and walnuts etc) and watching your carbs and sugars should all help lower your cholesterol values. After you have begun making dietary changes - tell your doctor you want your values repeated - if they are coming down - continue with lifestyle changes. If for some reason the lifestyle changes are not helping you should ask to begin a cholesterol medication. Hope this helps.
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iceberg
replied on June 5th, 2008
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One glass of wine per day is actually good. I suggest you keep that habbit Wink
You could also eat more fish, especially salmon, mackerel and other fatty fish. They lower your LDL level. Or you could just take omega 3 suplements.
Of course you should cook your food without using butter, oil or margarine. Try boiling, grilling, steaming, etc.

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