High Cholesterol. Need advice.

[sg_lancelot]

Just did a health check and cholesterol numbers are:
- Total Cholesterol: 252 mg/dL
- HDL Cholesterol: 51 mg/dL
- LDL Cholesterol: 182 mg/dL
- TC/HDL Ratio: 4.95
- Triglycerides: 95 mg/dL

Need to start taking meds? Any other advice?

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Update in 2025
6-month update since finding out and trying to reduce my high cholesterol. Good news is I was able to bring LDL down, but TG rose slightly.

- Total Cholesterol: 227 mg/dL
- HDL Cholesterol: 50 mg/dL
- LDL Cholesterol: 155 mg/dL
- TC/HDL Ratio: 4.52
- Triglycerides: 109 mg/dL

I honestly didn't change lifestyle too drastically. Ate more fish and veg. Brown rice where possible. Less frequency of v unhealthy food like ramen, fast food etc. Didn't increase amount of exercise.

 

[Ironside]

Better ask a doc

 

[AuraKUPO]

Better take meds now if not maybe tomorrow can't wake up also don't know

 

[nogizaka46]

What’s your daily diet?

 

[sPacEmAn_sPiFf]

Prepare a will

 

[PCguy]

Cut down your weight

 

[doratch]

Exercise.
Eat healthily.
No snacks.

 

[deathan9el]

u mean to self medicate?
please seek consultation than decide things on your own

saving money at a time like this is really
at least be assured of the health status that u are currently in right now

 

[xArchangelSGE]

Just did a health check and cholesterol numbers are:
- Total Cholesterol: 252 mg/dL
- HDL Cholesterol: 51 mg/dL
- LDL Cholesterol: 182 mg/dL
- TC/HDL Ratio: 4.95
- Triglycerides: 95 mg/dL

Need to start taking meds? Any other advice?

Paging for dr natchsider

 

[BradenHeat]

cut out the carbs, increase only lean meat. Anything that has carbs WILL have problems.. and that means all.... but who am i kidding,

some will still say Carnivore diet is not scientific and veggies are still good for your healthy...

 

[soichiro]

Just did a health check and cholesterol numbers are:
- Total Cholesterol: 252 mg/dL
- HDL Cholesterol: 51 mg/dL
- LDL Cholesterol: 182 mg/dL
- TC/HDL Ratio: 4.95
- Triglycerides: 95 mg/dL

Need to start taking meds? Any other advice?

4.95 TC/HDL ratio is borderline-high. Need to do something about it...cut down on processed food. Exercise more.

 

[s-ghost]

age?
got smoke and drink?

 

[KPO_SAHM]

Just did a health check and cholesterol numbers are:
- Total Cholesterol: 252 mg/dL
- HDL Cholesterol: 51 mg/dL
- LDL Cholesterol: 182 mg/dL
- TC/HDL Ratio: 4.95
- Triglycerides: 95 mg/dL

Need to start taking meds? Any other advice?

Avoid sugar.
Read ingredients list and don buy food and beverages that use hydrogenated oil, shortening and margarine.


Do not order drink that use milk power like bubble tea (mostly chemically processed dairy). Don eat cream / dressing from bread, sandwiches salad and burgers. Avoid pastries , snacks and processed food too.


Everyday exercise and control Ur diet for 3 months diligently. Eat oats. U would see huge reduction in Ur bad cholesterol

 

[Apparatus]

Eat low or zero cholesterol food. Cut down on fatty food

Forced march 10Km twice a week for 6 months

 

[standarture]

Eat oats. It is the miracle food. Actually very yummy too. Doctor will 100% ask you to take drugs.

 

[Comage]

Cut down your weight

Second this one. Losing weight is the fastest way to getting back a healthy cholesterol level.

 

[DarkStarer]

Is your job stressful?
The body will create its own cholesterol if you are consistent in high stress state. Relax and have more sleep.

 

[dotarian007]

doctor will had told u do wat ah
cut down red meat
exercise
if need med doc sld have advised

 

[Cowbellc]

ask for adv here? ur funny
shld consult doc or a pro

 

[samloi]

eat more sardines, salmon, mackerels.....those oily fish.
No fried chicken, fried sotong, fried banana etc....
Can also try the Weetbix with lowering cholesterol effect....basically an oat or wheat cereal

Moderate exercise - dont want to KO cause high cholestrol tends to have high BP. And exercise too much will cause your LDL to rise also.