Cholesterol Levels

Question: Cholesterol Levels? What total cholesterol level is considered high for a 40-50 year old male?

Answer: Less than 200 mg/dl - Desirable 200-239 mg/dl - Borderline High 240 mg/dl and above - High

Question: cholesterol levels? i had a blood test recently (not cheaking for cholesterol) but he told me anyway that mine was 5.3, is this healthy??? i dont undertsand cholesterol, so what do i do if its to high?? how do i find out if its too high?? any web sites or personal experience that would answer this question is gratley appreciated. thank you

Answer: Well, to be honest I have experience of patients, I think you better go this link, it will help you out, don't worry too much as stress increases cholestrol too: Was the above checked from a website, the above does not make any sense to me. http://www.rd.com/channel/cholesterol/

Question: What is the difference between LDH and LDL cholesterol levels? Are they both bad cholesterol levels? I seem to find more info on LDL's and not so much on LDH, but LDH is listed on my cholesterol chart. Should the levels be read the same when comparing numbers?

Answer: Yes, LDL is the bad cholesterol and HDL is the good cholesterol. Please see the links below.... it explains about your results and has a lot more information about high cholesterol. Hope this helps. http://www.drugs.com/cholesterol-testing.html http://www.drugs.com/cholesterol.html http://www.drugs.com/cholesterol-reduction.html http://www.drugs.com/cholesterol-risk-factors.html

Question: Is there a website that gives the cholesterol levels of different foods? I would like to know if there is such a website that has alot of foods listed with their cholesterol levels.

Answer: I like to use Calorie King.

Question: If you eat healthy and exercise regularly, your cholesterol levels are more likely to be elevated if you? If you eat healthy and exercise, your cholesterol levels are likely to be elevated if you are over weight.

Answer: It depends on what you're eating. Read the labels of your foods. Eat fewer eggs and other foods high in cholesterol. Exercise will increase the HDL(good cholesterol). LDL and triglycerides are diet related.

Question: How can I safely RAISE my cholesterol levels? For years, I have had unusually low cholesterol readings - as low as 99 total cholesterol. For the same period of time I have been dealing with anxiety issues and depression. I recently found studies that linked the two. I have one child and notices that all my anxiety/depression issues resolved during pregnancy (a time when the body naturally raises the cholesterol levels) As such, I would like to raise my cholesterol levels in order to see if this is contributing to the anxiety - is their a safe way to do so?

Answer: I'm sorry to hear that you are dealing with anxiety and depression it's a tough road. Working with a psychiatrist and therapist you can determine what medication and talk therapy could help. Finding a medication can be tough - a bit trial & error , (sorry, but since they can't sample exactly what is going on chemically in your brain they have to try by experimenting with small doses). Is it possible that you also took better care of your body during pregnancy? Better diet? More sleep? You are so smart to realize that what you eat, and the blood chemistry results, may have an effect. Good nutrition is key to a healthy pregnancy AND to good mental health too! There are nutrients that your body cannot absorb and make us of unless there is sufficient fat in your diet along with other healthy foods. When adding fats, choose well. Olive oil is produced without as much processing and does not result in as much of the "bad cholesterol." Examine your diet - keep a journal of eating, then review your habits with a nutritionist. If you identify possible imbalances and correct these your body will function better and produce a healthier balance of chemistry in your brain to support mental heath. Do not neglect exercise, even if you are down, because it also plays a part in maintaining your overall heath. Regular blood tests are a good idea because your MD will be able to identify and hormonal or endocrine problems too. Keep doing your best to take care of yourself, being responsible for your mental health! You are very important to your family and friends and my heaart goes out to you too! Time you spend maintaining your health is an investment in your loved ones too! God bless you & yours -- JA

Question: My girlfriend wants to know a thing or two about cholesterol levels? my cholesterol test revealed that my good levels are low at 33,and my bad levels are high at 131. i know medication can be given for the bad high levels. but is there anything that can be taken to raise the good levels.

Answer: Cholesterol is a lipid found in the cell membranes of all tissues, and it is transported in the blood plasma of all animals. Most of the cholesterol in the body is synthesized by the body and some has dietary origin. Cholesterol is more abundant in tissues which either synthesize more or have more abundant densely-packed membranes, for example, the liver, spinal cord and brain. Read more on Wiki ...

Question: How quickly can you reduce your cholesterol levels? My friend has been diagonized with boderline-high cholesterol (238). If you change your food habits and exercise regularly, how fast can you reduce your levels within 200 (without any medication). Please share your experience.

Answer: I lowered mine by eating oatmeal everyday and adding more grains and fiber to my meals. Also eating foods high in good cholesterol like olive oil, avocadoes, and flaxseed. I went from 235 to 167 in a month.

Question: Why does the Ukraine have the highest incidence of heart disease with average cholesterol levels of 186 - 201? The Ukraine has the highest rate of heart disease than anywhere else on the planet...The death rate is 896.0 per 100,000 people. Their cholesterol ranges are lower than average, yet they have the highest incidence of heart disease. Does this mean that with lower cholesterol levels, my risk of having heart disease is greater?

Answer: Many factors besides abnormal cholesterol contribute to heart disease, such as obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, Type A personality, etc. There is a very significant amount of evidence showing that elevated LDL and decreased HDL is associated with a significant increased risk of heart disease even when you control for all other variables. I am not sure what you are trying to accomplish by putting these biased questions on answers. You must not have much experience with research. This is observational data and it would be impossible to make any conclusions regarding cause and effect since there are too many variables.

Question: Are there any machines that you can buy and use at home to measure cholesterol levels? I know you can buy machines to measure blood pressure and sugar levels but how about cholesterol? In know you are meant to get blood tests done yearly but what about in between. Recent studies have shown that your cholesterol can rise after eating a fatty meal.

Answer: Unless your a millionare, no.

Question: How to reduce cholesterol levels ? In my LIPID Profile tests, my (1) Serum cholesterol is 333 mgs/dl (2) HDL cholesterol is 50 mgs/dl (3) LDL cholesterol is 205 mgs/dl (4) VLDL Cholesterol is 77.4 mgs/dl and (5) Serum Triglycerides is 387 mgs/dl. Are the levels are in serious level ? Can any one suggest how to reduce cholesterol, what type of exercieses required, and what type of diet i should consume ?

Answer: Here is a Homeopathic prescription to reduce and get rid of high cholesterol levels without any side effects or complications with 100% relief guaranteed :- 1.PHYTOLACCA 30 2.PHOSPHORUS 30 3.CHOLESTERINUM 30 Take all three together, half hour before or after meals thrice a day always take them on an empty stomach. And avoid Chocolates Coffee Mints and Red Meat while you are taking any Homeopathic remedy. Take care and God Bless!

Question: My friend is quite fat and he eats a lot of fat. How to monitor blood cholesterol levels ? My friend is quite fat and he eats a lot of fat. I have cautioned him against cholesterol levels but to no heed. Now I think I’ll show him results of a cholesterol test at home. That will surely shake him up. How to monitor blood cholesterol levels?

Answer: if he likes to eat get him large amounts of cheerios!! =)

Question: Are high cholesterol levels associated with the consumption of products containing High Fructose Corn Syrup? I think I read somewhere that it increases the levels of small, dense LDL (called LDL-B) cholesterol, which is much more dangerous than regular LDL ("bad") cholesterol. If this is true, I guess soft drink consumption is as bad as eating butter and cheese on ones cholesterol? Maybe Fructose Corn Syrup in cereals are bad too? Anyone know?

Answer: excess blood glucose leads to glycation, which damages arterial walls.You are right about LDL-B. They are called vLDL levels. Also, how would cheese and butter raise cholesterol? I thought everyone was aware that dietary cholesterol and fat is not bound to blood cholesterol. Sugar causes inflammed vLDL, which causes CHD.

Question: Should I start getting my cholesterol levels taken at the age of 24? My partner often cooks food in butter as he is french, i exercise alot but am still worried about my cholesterol levels despite not gaining weight etc

Answer: Never too early to start checking the levels.

Question: How many cholesterol levels can one lose in one month? I recently donated blood and also found out my cholesterol level. I donate blood in November and would like to try and lower it as much as I can, and was wondering how much it is possible to lose with eating the right foods and exercising?

Answer: I was put on Lipitor and lowered mine 50 points in 2 weeks.

Question: How soon can I see a drop in my cholesterol levels after switching to a vegetarian / pescatarian diet? Should I get tested every month? I started at total cholesterol level of 276.

Answer: Not positive, but I would imagine you would see a difference right away. Definitely monthly.