High cholesterol

[Mecisteus]

• While low LDL cholesterol generally reduces the risk of stroke, very low LDL levels (below 50-70 mg/dL) have been linked to an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke, particularly in women. This means that while lowering LDL cholesterol is crucial for stroke prevention, the goal is to achieve optimal levels, not necessarily the absolute lowest possible.
  
  Elaboration:
  • Low LDL and Stroke Prevention:
    Low-density lipoprotein (LDL), often referred to as "bad" cholesterol, contributes to plaque buildup in arteries, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Lowering LDL cholesterol through diet, exercise, or medication is a key strategy to reduce stroke risk.
    
    
  • U-Shaped Relationship:
    Some studies suggest a U-shaped relationship between LDL levels and stroke risk. While lower LDL levels reduce ischemic stroke risk, very low LDL levels (below 70 mg/dL) may increase the risk of hemorrhagic stroke, also known as bleeding stroke.
    
    
  • Hemorrhagic Stroke:
    Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeds, causing damage to brain tissue. While less common than ischemic stroke (blood clot blocking blood flow), it can be more severe and life-threatening.
    

This LDL paradox has been debunked.

 

[rarenick]

While low LDL cholesterol generally reduces the risk of stroke, very low LDL levels (below 50-70 mg/dL) have been linked to an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke, particularly in women. This means that while lowering LDL cholesterol is crucial for stroke prevention, the goal is to achieve optimal levels, not necessarily the absolute lowest possible.
Elaboration:
Low LDL and Stroke Prevention:
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL), often referred to as "bad" cholesterol, contributes to plaque buildup in arteries, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Lowering LDL cholesterol through diet, exercise, or medication is a key strategy to reduce stroke risk.
U-Shaped Relationship:
Some studies suggest a U-shaped relationship between LDL levels and stroke risk. While lower LDL levels reduce ischemic stroke risk, very low LDL levels (below 70 mg/dL) may increase the risk of hemorrhagic stroke, also known as bleeding stroke.
Hemorrhagic Stroke:
Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeds, causing damage to brain tissue. While less common than ischemic stroke (blood clot blocking blood flow), it can be more severe and life-threatening.

In another thread, someone asked me to continue taking statins because LDL hasn't reached 60.

 

[rogze79]

In another thread, someone asked me to continue taking statins because LDL hasn't reached 60.

I think we humans must be mad and stupid to take chemicals to block our body from producing something such as cholesterol. The building blocks, precursor to so many processes in our bodies.

No thanks to the pill pushers. Pharmas. Doctors. The misinformed. The enthusiast ignorant.

 

[rogze79]

its fibre, used for scraping the intestine off the oil

If that's the case, you do not want to be disturbing the intestinal endothelium. That's an absolute bad idea.

Think about the gut barrier permeability

 

[Mecisteus]

I think we humans must be mad and stupid to take chemicals to block our body from producing something such as cholesterol. The building blocks, precursor to so many processes in our bodies.

No thanks to the pill pushers. Pharmas. Doctors. The misinformed. The enthusiast ignorant.

Watch the latest video I posted.

Your keto fad is game over liao.

In another thread, someone asked me to continue taking statins because LDL hasn't reached 60.

I think you will reflect back my statement in 20-30 years time.

 

[rogze79]

Watch the latest video I posted.

Your keto fad is game over liao.


I think you will reflect back my statement in 20-30 years time.

Mikedirntbag. Put on some muscles. Get to a higher BMI. Then we talk.

 

[cockanathan]

high jiu high, mybfd

 

[cet87]

been on this mediation for years to control high cholesterol. Sg clinic sell $80++ but JB only 100RM.

decided to switch to JB one. same brand but packing wording not the same.

Doc said JB one is low quality, eat liao no effect and wife threw my med away and insist to buy the $80.

 

[Mecisteus]

Mikedirntbag. Put on some muscles. Get to a higher BMI. Then we talk.

I am considered fit compared to 98% of the population.

I can still do pull ups and push ups at my age.

 

[rogze79]

It is relative. And there's always, always someone better.

Comparing yourself to runners? Regular gym goers? Sedentary office workers? Or the ah pek and ah ma.

No sane person will be in full advocacy of taking drugs to chemically restrict oneself.

 

[Mecisteus]

It is relative. And there's always, always someone better.

Comparing yourself to runners? Regular gym goers? Sedentary office workers? Or the ah pek and ah ma.

No sane person will be in full advocacy of taking drugs to chemically restrict oneself.

So I should compare myself to the Olympic runners ?

Better than 98% of population is already good enough.

I'm not going for Olympics.

 

[Ironside]

This LDL paradox has been debunked.

It is not said not to take. Depends on the level. There is a j shaped relationship. Doctors probably know about this and will take it into consideration before prescribing.

 

[rogze79]

So I should compare myself to the Olympic runners ?

Better than 98% of population is already good enough.

I'm not going for Olympics.

No no..you will not be able to even outrun JC runners.

Being able to do some pull and push up is norm. Most of us here can do it too.

Try weighted pulls and push ups.

 

[rarenick]

Watch the latest video I posted.
Your keto fad is game over liao.
I think you will reflect back my statement in 20-30 years time.

Are u currently taking statin? What's your LDL level?

 

[jumpthepig]

eat oats , red yeast stuff . will help to control.


Read HWZ Forum Rules!

Avoid eating unhealthy food - Will help to control better.

 

[jumpthepig]

I think we humans must be mad and stupid to take chemicals to block our body from producing something such as cholesterol. The building blocks, precursor to so many processes in our bodies.

No thanks to the pill pushers. Pharmas. Doctors. The misinformed. The enthusiast ignorant.

Nowadays human eat too much unhealthy foods…especially sinkies, most of them “live to eat”

 

[Jeremy1]

High or not high also doesn't make a difference and will end up in another world one day.

 

[rarenick]

Nowadays human eat too much unhealthy foods…especially sinkies.

And when u want to eat healthy, u become the odd one out and people telling u that u are too obsessed etc and should relax.

Go out dinner gathering must always look for unhealthy food to suit the majority's taste.

 

[MaskedRider555]

how to stop high cholestrol

 

[Mecisteus]

No no..you will not be able to even outrun JC runners.

Being able to do some pull and push up is norm. Most of us here can do it too.

Try weighted pulls and push ups.

You ok boh ?

I'm in late 40s. Compare fitness with a JC student who is 17-18 ?

Ok can do weighted push ups and pull ups. So what ? Are you going for Mr Olympia ?

Are u currently taking statin? What's your LDL level?

No taking yet. I may consider in years to come.

I'm just sharing that plagues progression stops at very low LDL. For most people, their arteries will continue to see plagues progression.

Its up to you to heed my advice.

Personally for myself, I have done a couple of tests related to cardiovascular.