C do you take fish oil and a baby aspirin? Ask your doctor, taking 1000 U of fish oil and a baby aspirin at night is cardio-protective. Actually the latest data shows that cholesterol level is independent of diet. Well, 234 is more believable I never head of 400!
It's actually the inflammatory burden that is the best determinant of CVD and C-reactive proteins are pro-inflammatory agents in the blood that indicate the inflammation load. If you have any chronic infection, that's bad for the heart. Periodontal disease is the most common chronic infectious disease and many people don't know they have it. With out treatment it contributes to the level of C-reactive protein level. Have you been to the dentist lately to check and see if you have periodontal disease?
The difference between you antecedents and you in terms of hereditary high cholesterol is that there are more factors that contribute to CV health to day than ever. There are food additives that are pro-inflammatory, high carb diet. Sounds like you have the diet that is good except not eating divided meals. Your antecedents did not skip meals like you are so don't count of having the same pattern of disease or lack of disease that they had.
Exactly what she said, now that you bring it up; to try the Omega-3 stuff.Originally Posted by ItsASecret
I'm not much into the alcohol, so thats not an issue. The only thing I will partake in is a beer or two; and if I have 3 beers (Guinness) a month - thats a lot for me; or a small bit (a shot or two) of single malt scotch on occasion (maybe twice a year).
Thanks for the info on the Zetia IAS!
Colorado
Besides genetics, there are secondary causes to high cholesterol: diabetes, kidney problems, diet, body weight, physical activities. In addition to medication, diet and exercise are the most important way to control cholesterol. Here are some tips:
1) Switch to a high fiber diet as soluble fiber binds to cholesterol in the small intestine and prevents from absorbing into the body. 10-25 g of fiber a day can lower cholesterol by 18%
2) Increase intake of omega 3. It promotes good cholesterol and reduce bad cholesterol
3) increase intake of phytosterol from nuts, seeds and colorful vegetables. Daily consumption of more than 2 g reduce bad cholesterol by 10%.
Su Lee Chong
Thanks Su Lee,
Yea, I eat lots of Walnuts, Almond, and Pecans like they are going out of style - always loved them.
Not much for the high fiber thing unless I can get it from meat (lol).
I plan on trying the Omega-3 as you are now the third person who has recommended them.
The diet, diabetes, kidney, body weight, have all been thrown out as all test have indicated no problem there - I do have a high tendency due to genetics and that is more than likely the most significant cause, but I will do what I can :0)
Thanks again to all who responded and made recommendations.
Much Obliged.
Colorado
Only read the first page of reply posts.....
Bottom line: Your body produces ALL of the cholesterol that it needs everyday. Adding anymore to it MIGHT be like dumping gas on a fire.
Some cold hard numbers as we know them today (as they may change at any time):
Glucose numbers that matter
Fasting Glucose Category
70 -100 Optimal
100 -125 Pre-diabetes
126 or higher Diabetes
Total cholesterol
Total Cholesterol Category
less than 200 Optimal
200 -239 Borderline High
240 and above High
LDL (Bad cholesterol)
Less than 100 Optimal
100 -129 Near or above optimal
130 -159 Borderline High
160 - 189 High
190+ Very High
HDL (Good cholesterol)
60 and higher Optimal
Less than 50 Low for women
Less than 40 Low for men
Triglycerides
Less than 150 Optimal
150 -199 Borderline High
200 -499 High
500+ Very High
Now you know. Hope these help.
It's not just Omega 3s that are important but Omega 6s too (as an example). Fatty fish, Salmon, Herring, Mackeral are often recommended as the best natural sources of the all important Omegas.
Of course you know that it's always better to get what you need from natural sources and not supplements, but if you aren't eating enough fatty fish (three times per week) then supplements are better than nothing.
Some people get "fish burps" from fish oil supplements. If this happens to you, simply store your fish oil capsules in the freezer and take them frozen, it helps reduce the fishy tasting burps.
Cholesterol is 40% genetic, so you can only control or impact the remaining 60%.
My grandmother lived to be a happy, healthy, mentally sharp 97 and her cholesterol was NEVER lower than 395.
Good luck!
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