Cholesterol Level

Question: Cholesterol Level? I suffer from Atrial Fibrillation (Irregular heart beats). My latest Cholesterol Level reads 4.7 My doctor said this level is fine, but I cannot see it. I thought much less level is more appropriate for my conditions. Feed back from people in similuar circumstances would greatly be appreciated.

Answer: Gee, this measurement seems to be on a different scale than I've been exposed to. Cholesterol levels are measured in milligrams (mg) of cholesterol per deciliter (dL) of blood. To interpret your test results, use these general guidelines. Total cholesterol Below 200 mg/dL Desirable 200-239 mg/dL Borderline high 240 mg/dL and above High

Question: Cholesterol level..........? my cholesterol level is high, i have hormone problems due to brain cancer, my blood sugar level gets low easily so i must always have a sweet chocolate carried around, i get tired easily, and sleeping is my part time job. weigh at 37.3kg, height 142cm. 19 years old studying at a university in malaysia. other than eating healthy & exercise, what else could i do to keep my cholesterol level normal?

Answer: cut out fried foods, eat more fruit and veggies, eat lean meat, and eat more fish or chicken (skinless on the chicken) eat a lot of garlic with your food> chocolate won't effect your cholesterol. I just went thru a major medical problem. My cholesterol was way high too. I started eating more salads, cut out fast food, no more fries or fried food, started eating more veggies, both raw and steamed. In 60 days my cholseterol took a major dive, and is now below the average.

Question: What is a safe level of cholesterol and at what level does it start getting dangerous? My mum just had a blood test and her cholesterol level was 8.3. Is that dangerously high?

Answer: ALL studies show that women will live longer with high cholesterol, up to 400, than they will with cholesterol in the normal range. This from Weston A Price foundation. Cholesterol is not the cause of heart disease but rather a potent antioxidant weapon against free radicals in the blood, and a repair substance that helps heal arterial damage (although the arterial plaques themselves contain very little cholesterol.) However, like fats, cholesterol may be damaged by exposure to heat and oxygen. This damaged or oxidized cholesterol seems to promote both injury to the arterial cells as well as a pathological buildup of plaque in the arteries.50 Damaged cholesterol is found in powdered eggs, in powdered milk (added to reduced-fat milks to give them body) and in meats and fats that have been heated to high temperatures in frying and other high-temperature processes. High serum cholesterol levels often indicate that the body needs cholesterol to protect itself from high levels of altered, free-radical-containing fats. Just as a large police force is needed in a locality where crime occurs frequently, so cholesterol is needed in a poorly nourished body to protect the individual from a tendency to heart disease and cancer. Blaming coronary heart disease on cholesterol is like blaming the police for murder and theft in a high crime area. Poor thyroid function (hypothyroidism) will often result in high cholesterol levels. When thyroid function is poor, usually due to a diet high in sugar and low in usable iodine, fat-soluble vitamins and other nutrients, the body floods the blood with cholesterol as an adaptive and protective mechanism, providing a superabundance of materials needed to heal tissues and produce protective steroids. Hypothyroid individuals are particularly susceptible to infections, heart disease and cancer.51 Pharmacist who's life was almost ruined by Lipitor

Question: How can I reduce my cholesterol level? I recently had some bloods taken and doctor wants to do some more blood tests as she is a little concerned that cholesterol level is higher than last years test. BUT I gave up smoking 74 days ago and at the moment I am eating lots more chocolate and biscuits to compensate for the loss of cigarettes. Will this increase my cholesterol levels?

Answer: Become a vegetarian

Question: I am suffering form high cholesterol level, is there any possibility for getting heart related disease? Can anyone suggest me how to control cholesterol level as my HDL cholesterol 49 mg/dl, LDL is 208 mg/dl and overall cholesterol is 295 mg/dl.

Answer: As we know that many of us, used to die due to some heart related disease.This heart disease generates into our body through high cholesterol expert says. If we can control or killed the cholesterol level , there is possibility that we can survive from any heart disease.So our main focus is to control cholesterol level, which can be done, if we can take out 30 minutes from 24 hrs a day for exercise. Walking for 30 minutes is the great way to reduce or lower cholesterol level dramatically. Besides this diet plays a vital role for lowering cholesterol from our body.After doing exercise every day, we should eat oatmeal with flax seed, walnuts, almonds, and cinnamon every day. Eat fresh fruits and veggies every day, no more white bread, no more soda, no meat, occasionally eat fish, no more junk food, drink plenty of water, orange juice and pure carrot juice every day.And one more thing I want to add is Fish oil which helps to lower cholesterol level in a great way.

Question: what is the difference between high and low cholesterol level? My brother in law's cholesterol level is 10.8 and his triglycerides level is 13.7. I would be grateful if you could tell me how serious is that. Thank you.

Answer: Yes it's far too high. His total cholesterol needs to be <5mmol/l. You don't give his age or any other details but he needs to make life style changes. Encourage him to reduce saturated fats in his diet and exercise more. He also needs to lose weight if he is overweight. A raised level of blood triglycerides + high LDL will increase his risk of heart disease, particularly if he is diabetic. It's important to take the full lipid profile into consideration though. This is the TC:HDL ratio. One should aim for a You high level of HDL and a low level of LDL. A TC above 5 is certainly a risk factor in heart disease. If these measures do not reduce cholesterol then Statins are really indicated. The higher the cholesterol the greater the risk to ones health. Too much cholesterol will increase the risk of coronary heart disease. There are two main types- low density lipoproteins (LDL), which transport cholesterol from the liver to the cells and high-density lipoproteins (HDL) which return the excess that is not needed back to the liver. HD.L is good cholesterol and exercise raises HDL levels. Triglycerides are a type of fat, mostly coming from fats in the food we eat. Energy from food that is eaten and not used immediately is converted into triglycerides and transported to fat cells for storage as an energy source.

Question: Does eating foods with high cholesterol NOT effect your bloods cholesterol level? I've heard that eating things like egg yolks will actually have little effect on your bodies cholesterol level, which sounds fishy, but if its true...then why do people suffer from high cholesterol in the first place?

Answer: This is actually true. Most cholesterol in the body is actually synthesized by our bodies in the liver. Cholesterol is synthesized from dietary saturated fats in the liver. The proportion of saturated fats compared to unsaturated fats is the major determinant of plasma cholesterol levels, not dietary cholesterol. People suffer from high cholesterol for genetic factors, or from dietary factors, like eating too much saturated fat, drinking too much, or being overweight.

Question: How can I lower my cholesterol level? I recently found out that my cholesterol level is borderline being unhealthy. Could anyone please give me some advice on how I could lower it?

Answer: Apart from regular excercise, the following would lower your cholesterol level: 1. Eat a fibre-rich breakfast such as oatmeal, wholegrain muffins and/or fruit. Read cereal box nutrition labels to choose one with five grams or more of fibre per serving. Oat bran and rice bran are the most effective. 2. Switch to whole grains. Choose wholegrain breads, crackers, bagels, muffins, waffles and pancakes. 3. Eat legumes (beans) at least three times a week. Try bean soup, cold bean salad, hoummos sandwiches and black bean dip as snacks. Soy protein is especially effective, so be sure to include plenty. Even soya milk, tofu and textured soy protein are good. 4. Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables every day. One at breakfast, one veggie (e.g. carrot sticks, tomato slices) and one fruit (e.g. orange sections, apple) at lunch, and one salad and one cooked vegetable at dinner...that makes an easy five. Choose whole fruit, skin included, instead of juice. Juice is the fruit with all the fibre removed. 5. Eat garlic. Cooked or raw garlic both contain compounds that help lower your liver's production of cholesterol. Other good foods include raw onion, salmon, olive oil, almonds, walnuts and avocados (the latter five are all high in fat, but most of it is monounsaturated fat which helps to improve cholesterol). 6. Eat plenty of foods that contain the natural antioxidants: vitamins C and E: Rich in Vitamin CRich in Vitamin E Red and green peppersCantaloupe Sunflower seeds Walnuts Strawberries Papaya AlmondsPeanutsOranges Grapefruit juiceWheatgerm Soybeans BroccoliBrussel sproutsWheatgerm oil Soybean oil 7. Studies show that a little bit of wine or beer helps cholesterol levels. Binge drinking is not effective, but light to moderate drinking through the week is.

Question: what to do to lower cholesterol level in blood? i'm 18 and i've just been diagnosed with hypercholesterolemia (familial), what can i do to control my cholesterol level beside regular exercise or taking drugs (statins)? what type of food should i avoid? and what type of food is proven to reduce LDL or maybe increase HDL?

Answer: First off, it's good that your taking an initiave to be proactive in your health. There are many ways to reduce cholesterol levels as far as eating and lifestyle changes. To begin with, getting your blood lipid levels monitored regularly is important, maintaining an optimum weight, implementing a excercise plan and reducing dietary saturated fats and cholesterols (no more than 300 mg/day) and increasing soluable fiber in the diet such as oat bran, apples, grapefruit, and broccoli, and of course elimaniting tobacco use (if you smoke). The use of plant sterols and stanols has been shown to reduce blood cholesterol levels by actually excreting the cholesterol from the body and decreasing LDL's. Plant sterols can be found in wheat, corn, rye, oats, rice, nuts, and olive oil. Commercially, stanols and sterols can be found in foods fortified with Reducol, salad dressings, certain cereals and even some fruit juices. Statins are the first line of defense drugs in hypercholesterolemia and after that of course your bile acid resins such as questran and nicotinic acids would follow that (niacin) but with the niacin much higher doses are needed to produce its antilipidemic effects (with these much higher doses you get the flushing, nausea, and diarrhea etc.. not very fun side effects that is expected with niacin and so therefore is used as a 3rd line of treatement). Regularly niacin is given 25/mg per day but for lowering cholesterol the usual dose is 2-3 g/day. Also if you are diabetic niacin would not be a good option as it can raise blood glucose levels. Fourth line of defense are your fibric acid agents such as tricor, vytorin etc. So there are many options available to you as far as medications as the above mentioned foods can help you on your path to higher HDL's and lower bad guys. Good luck and cheers.

Question: What is a normal cholesterol level in a blood sample? I have been told I have a level 7 cholesterol and want to know if this just means cutting out fat or whether I need worry

Answer: Hi. Your total cholesterol is 7.0. What's important is your HDL level as it is the proportion of good ( HDL ) compared to bad ( LDL) that is relevant. Remeber smoking is a much bigger risk factor for heart disease than cholesterol as is diabetic status,blood pressure, age and family history. No Dr would consider prescribing to you without considering ALL the facts. On its own a cholesterol of 7.0 is in no way "dangerous."

Question: what are the physical signs and symptoms of having high cholesterol level? i am not sure if i am having high cholesterol level but i am experiencing on and off numbness in my extremities, migraine, difficulty swallowing and heavy feelings in the nape area?are these the physical manifestation of having high cholesterol level?

Answer: There is no particular symptoms as such for high cholesterol. Unless people are chronic smokers, have high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity or excess weight and physical inactivity. Take a routine check up for cholesterol. If your cholesterol levels are - Less than 200 mg/dL is a desirable level that puts you at lower risk for heart disease. A level of 200-239 mg/dL is termed borderline high. A level of 240 mg/dL and above is considered high blood cholesterol.

Question: How do I lower my cholesterol level? My blood tests came back and my doctor told me my cholesterol level is 6.8 mmo/l when in the UK they like it to be less than 5. I don't want to take medication - which types of foods should I eat more of, and which should I avoid?

Answer: Hi Dreamfive, Here are 8 steps you can take to lower cholesterol levels: 1. Know your numbers You need to know your LDL, HDL, and triglyceride levels to determine appropriate actions. The most effective way to raise HDL is not necessarily the best way to lower LDL. 2. Evaluate your lifestyle Know risk factors you can change and those you cannot. 3. Balance your fats Reduce unhealthy saturated fats in your diet and replace them with heart healthy unsaturated fats. 4. Be active Physical activity lowers triglycerides and raises HDL (good) cholesterol. 5. Eliminate trans fats Trans fats raise LDL (bad) cholesterol, lower HDL (good) cholesterol, and raise triglycerides. 6. Understand triglycerides Triglycerides are impacted the most by your simple sugar and alcohol intake. 7. Increase dietary fiber You need 25-35 grams of dietary fiber daily, especially soluble fiber. 8. Add omega 3 fatty acids Omega 3 fatty acids are involved in the regulation of heart rate, blood pressure, and blood clotting. All the best, Lisa Nelson RD How to Lower Cholesterol in 8 Simple Steps - http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/howtolowercholesterol.html

Question: What is the percentile for a 20 year old man with a cholesterol level of 200? What cholesterol level corresponds to the 80th percentile? Can you explain please? I really need help with this question. Can someone briefly explain this to me on how?

Answer: There is a 100% chance his cholesterol is elevated.

Question: Can date fruit helps reduce high cholesterol level? My uncle has high cholesterol level based on the results of his blood chem. His friend from Saudi gave him dates as a gift but he is hesitant to eat them as he is not sure if it's good for his health.

Answer: Fiber in general can help reduce cholesterol. Fruits and veggies are generally high in fiber, so dates should be fine for helping with the cholesterol level. If he's diabetic he should probably be concerned with the sugar content of the dates.

Question: How do I get my good cholesterol level to come up? I got my bad cholesterol numbers down to safe levels but I do not know what to do to get the good numbers up.

Answer: Good oils & fats. Coconut oil is great. Absolutely avoid trans-fats (hydrogenated, partially hydrogenated oil) this stuff really is poisen (and it hangs around in your body for about 3 months). Check your labels, cut back on fried and processed foods.

Question: What determines blood cholesterol level? I'm not just looking for how various diets affect cholesterol level, but mainly for a description of the processes in the body that change blood cholesterol levels.

Answer: Cholesterol plays an important role for the formation of cell wall (lypoprotein), and bile acids. In our body, cholesterol is synthesised by the intestine and liver. It is estimated that diet provides 800 grams of cholesterol in a day intake. However, regardless of the area of synthesis, cholesterol is finally metabolised by the liver causing the production of bile acids, LDL and VLDL. However, majority of the cholesterol is utilised for the production of the bile acids. It is interesting to know that dietary habit plays only a little role for regulating the cholesterol level in the blood as majority of the cholesterol is synthesised by the intestine and the liver. Our body also has a compensatory mechanism that it causes decreased absorption of cholesterol and excrete excess amount of cholesterol through the faeces when supplied excessively through the diet. Hope, it helps Hope, this helps.