High cholesterol

[Coless]

done my cholesterol test(last test 3 years ago was ok)

TC - 227mg/dL
HDL - 79mg/dL
LDL - 138mg/dL
Cho/HDL Ratio - 2.9
Trig - 53mg/dL

Anyway to lower the LDL? in my 40s. normal BMI/blood pressure.

TIA .

After 1 year, i did a re-test of my cholesterol level. Basically doing/eating the same thing..my readings as below


TC - 187 mg/dL
HDL - 67 mg/dL
LDL - 111 mg/dL
Cho/HDL Ratio - 2.8
Trig - 50 mg/dL

i do eat 1g fish oil daily.

 

[rarenick]

After 1 year, i did a re-test of my cholesterol level. Basically doing/eating the same thing..my readings as below
TC - 187 mg/dL
HDL - 67 mg/dL
LDL - 111 mg/dL
Cho/HDL Ratio - 2.8
Trig - 50 mg/dL
i do eat 1g fish oil daily.

That means your fish oil helps

 

[Coless]

That means your fish oil helps

i been eating fish oil for many years already

 

[rarenick]

i been eating fish oil for many years already

If not because of fish oil or other factors, then God is blessing u with an improved body. Normally our body gets worse, but u are special.

 

[LionKingBu]

That means your fish oil helps

where is the reading for last year?
so we can refer to it

 

[Coless]

where is the reading for last year?
so we can refer to it

you mean mine? i already quoted my last year post readings.

 

[arcturuz]

https://store.brandsworld.com.sg/Pr...y-DHA-&-EPA-+-Sesamin-EX/p/000000000014006861

this one good for high cholestrol?

 

[Coless]

https://store.brandsworld.com.sg/Pr...y-DHA-&-EPA-+-Sesamin-EX/p/000000000014006861

this one good for high cholestrol?

each capsule contains only about 0.4g of omega-3. if you are looking for a good source of omega-3, there are definitely better options/brands

 

[LionKingBu]

Think most supplements does not interact with statins. I am on atorvastatin and still take my daily supplements including probiotics, vitamins, fish oil. Probiotics should not affect heart beat as far as I know

After 1 year, i did a re-test of my cholesterol level. Basically doing/eating the same thing..my readings as below


TC - 187 mg/dL
HDL - 67 mg/dL
LDL - 111 mg/dL
Cho/HDL Ratio - 2.8
Trig - 50 mg/dL

i do eat 1g fish oil daily.

Just saw
Fish oil does help
Even with statin
Doc also suggested taking 1g a day

 

[coolhead]

each capsule contains only about 0.4g of omega-3. if you are looking for a good source of omega-3, there are definitely better options/brands

What changes did you make in your lifestyle to achieve the better reading?

 

[Coless]

What changes did you make in your lifestyle to achieve the better reading?

i never really make any big changes. i always eat less rice one, and usually run at least 5km two times a week. diet-wise, still eat fast food here and there. last year my result already very borderline, so actually this time I was expecting same kind of result

 

[coolhead]

i never really make any big changes. i always eat less rice one, and usually run at least 5km two times a week. diet-wise, still eat fast food here and there. last year my result already very borderline, so actually this time I was expecting same kind of result

The improvement in LDL is visible. Good job.

 

[itchying]

Hi all

If ldl is high but lipo a is low. All else marker and blood test are doing fine. No pain no headache blood pressure ok. Is it ok not to eat statin?

At what level of ldl should we start statin? Above 190?

It seemed that there is home kit to test your cholesterol. Anyone tried?

Thanks

 

[SpeedingBullet]

Hi all

If ldl is high but lipo a is low. All else marker and blood test are doing fine. No pain no headache. Is it ok not to eat statin?

At what level of ldl should we start statin? Above 190?

Thanks

Not so straightforward, but please ask an expert for advice, not here.

 

[Mecisteus]

Hi all

If ldl is high but lipo a is low. All else marker and blood test are doing fine. No pain no headache. Is it ok not to eat statin?

At what level of ldl should we start statin? Above 190?

It seemed that there is home kit to test your cholesterol. Anyone tried?

Thanks

Must look at other factors also.

family history, BMI, stress, sleep, BP, BG, age, etc

Even If all else good, LDL = 190 is really high. I suggest doing more tests like CIMT, Calcium, etc if you are mid 40s.

 

[itchying]

Not so straightforward, but please ask an expert for advice, not here.

Gp advised statin. Was thinking maybe do further tests first to assess like mri.

 

[itchying]

Must look at other factors also.

family history, BMI, stress, sleep, BP, BG, age, etc

Even If all else good, LDL = 190 is really high. I suggest doing more tests like CIMT, Calcium, etc if you are mid 40s.

Thanks, for calcium, do you mean ct calcium scan?

 

[Mecisteus]

Thanks, for calcium, do you mean ct calcium scan?

Yes.

Google for ABI. This is a free and simple test to do.

 

[qhong61]

Gp advised statin. Was thinking maybe do further tests first to assess like mri.

Are u prepared to forgo ur favorite food?

 

[itchying]

Are u prepared to forgo ur favorite food?

Er what favourite food u mean haha. Already eating very healthy. Rice mixed with red rice. Not much deep fried oily spicy, fatty meat red meat, only bread n ice cream sometimes. Mostly soup or steamed meal.