Why are there different ways of calculating your Total Cholesterol?
Q. My sister says your total cholesterol should be your HDL + LDL. However, on my last blood test, my HDL + LDL was 10 points lower than my total cholesterol. So, I found some web sites that have the following formula: HDL + LDL + (Triglyceride * 20%) = Total Cholesterol The formula above does work to give me my total cholesterol given the other #'s (HDL, LDL, and Triglycerides) on my last blood test results. But, I want to know why my sister's always come back as: HDL + LDL = Total Cholesterol Some web sites say to calculate it one way and others say the other way. Anyone know why they would be different?
Asked by Sugar_Mama - Fri Dec 15 20:16:21 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Technically, there is no pure cholesterol in your bloodstream. Cholesterol is transported by lipoproteins. LDL (low-density lipoproteins) and HDL (high-density lipoprotiens) are the lipoprotiens used to transport cholesterol. Tests can be run that actually test for the cholesterol, which gives you the total cholesterol number (direct measurement). Or you can run a test for the HDL and LDL cholesterol complexes. You add these values to get a computed total cholesterol. If you run a total cholesterol AND compute it from summing the HDL and LDL cholesterols they should be close, but won't agree exactly. Tests have a margin of error. This is why they won't match exactly. Though triglyerides are often transported by lipoproteins, I don't… [cont.]
Answered by Radagast97 - Fri Dec 15 20:35:01 2006
Q. My sister says your total cholesterol should be your HDL + LDL. However, on my last blood test, my HDL + LDL was 10 points lower than my total cholesterol. So, I found some web sites that have the following formula: HDL + LDL + (Triglyceride * 20%) = Total Cholesterol The formula above does work to give me my total cholesterol given the other #'s (HDL, LDL, and Triglycerides) on my last blood test results. But, I want to know why my sister's always come back as: HDL + LDL = Total Cholesterol Some web sites say to calculate it one way and others say the other way. Anyone know why they would be different?
Asked by Sugar_Mama - Fri Dec 15 20:16:21 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Technically, there is no pure cholesterol in your bloodstream. Cholesterol is transported by lipoproteins. LDL (low-density lipoproteins) and HDL (high-density lipoprotiens) are the lipoprotiens used to transport cholesterol. Tests can be run that actually test for the cholesterol, which gives you the total cholesterol number (direct measurement). Or you can run a test for the HDL and LDL cholesterol complexes. You add these values to get a computed total cholesterol. If you run a total cholesterol AND compute it from summing the HDL and LDL cholesterols they should be close, but won't agree exactly. Tests have a margin of error. This is why they won't match exactly. Though triglyerides are often transported by lipoproteins, I don't… [cont.]
Answered by Radagast97 - Fri Dec 15 20:35:01 2006
What does the total cholesterol number in a lipid panel represent. My total is not the sum of my HDL and LDL.?
Q. My total cholesterol is 205. My HDL is64 and my LDL is 112 for a total of 176, not 205. What represents the missing 29?
Asked by patrick b - Wed Nov 18 23:44:38 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Triglycerides If you are wondering how certain numbers are arrived at or how to calculate total cholesterol, most tests actually measure: LDL cholesterol HDL cholesterol Triglycerides. Triglycerides are measured as part of a blood test that measures your cholesterol. Normal triglyceride levels are below 150. High levels are 200 or above. Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results. Total cholesterol should be less than 200 mg/dL Your LDL should be less than 130 mg/dL Your HDL should be 60 or higher Your total cholesterol/HDL ratio should be less than 5.0 Your triglycerides should be less than 150 There is no simple, direct way to measure VLDL… [cont.]
Answered by izzy - Sun Nov 22 11:53:13 2009
Q. My total cholesterol is 205. My HDL is64 and my LDL is 112 for a total of 176, not 205. What represents the missing 29?
Asked by patrick b - Wed Nov 18 23:44:38 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Triglycerides If you are wondering how certain numbers are arrived at or how to calculate total cholesterol, most tests actually measure: LDL cholesterol HDL cholesterol Triglycerides. Triglycerides are measured as part of a blood test that measures your cholesterol. Normal triglyceride levels are below 150. High levels are 200 or above. Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results. Total cholesterol should be less than 200 mg/dL Your LDL should be less than 130 mg/dL Your HDL should be 60 or higher Your total cholesterol/HDL ratio should be less than 5.0 Your triglycerides should be less than 150 There is no simple, direct way to measure VLDL… [cont.]
Answered by izzy - Sun Nov 22 11:53:13 2009
Is total cholesterol just HDL + LDL or is there another factor in the total cholesterol number?
Q. I just had a reading and I noticed in the results that HDL + LDL did not equal my total cholesterol number. I just wanted to know if this was normal or if it was a mistkake.
Asked by Jason M - Thu Oct 9 11:39:13 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Total is the combination of LDL and HDL. LDL should be under 100 to be in the healthy range.
Answered by SBflyer99 - Thu Oct 9 11:47:00 2008
Q. I just had a reading and I noticed in the results that HDL + LDL did not equal my total cholesterol number. I just wanted to know if this was normal or if it was a mistkake.
Asked by Jason M - Thu Oct 9 11:39:13 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Total is the combination of LDL and HDL. LDL should be under 100 to be in the healthy range.
Answered by SBflyer99 - Thu Oct 9 11:47:00 2008
Could anyone explain to me how is total cholesterol calculated?
Q. I got results today: LDL-195, Total cholesterol-258, HDL-43, triglycerides 96. I don't get how they calculate total cholesterol? Somebody explain, please?
Asked by stdalmatinac - Fri Jan 9 14:40:04 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Cholesterol is different from most tests in that it is not used to diagnose or monitor a disease but is used to estimate risk of developing a disease specifically heart disease. Because high blood cholesterol has been associated with hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), heart disease, and a raised risk of death from heart attacks, cholesterol testing is considered a routine part of preventive health care. For adults, in a routine setting where testing is done to screen for risk, the test results are grouped in three categories of risk: Desirable: A cholesterol below 200 mg/dL (5.18 mmol/L) is considered desirable and reflects a low risk of heart disease. Borderline high: A cholesterol of 200 to 239 mg/dL (5.18 to 6.18 mmol/L)… [cont.]
Answered by canada_winnipeg_man - Sun Jan 11 22:53:28 2009
Q. I got results today: LDL-195, Total cholesterol-258, HDL-43, triglycerides 96. I don't get how they calculate total cholesterol? Somebody explain, please?
Asked by stdalmatinac - Fri Jan 9 14:40:04 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Cholesterol is different from most tests in that it is not used to diagnose or monitor a disease but is used to estimate risk of developing a disease specifically heart disease. Because high blood cholesterol has been associated with hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), heart disease, and a raised risk of death from heart attacks, cholesterol testing is considered a routine part of preventive health care. For adults, in a routine setting where testing is done to screen for risk, the test results are grouped in three categories of risk: Desirable: A cholesterol below 200 mg/dL (5.18 mmol/L) is considered desirable and reflects a low risk of heart disease. Borderline high: A cholesterol of 200 to 239 mg/dL (5.18 to 6.18 mmol/L)… [cont.]
Answered by canada_winnipeg_man - Sun Jan 11 22:53:28 2009
Why did my triglycerides go up but my total cholesterol drop?
Q. I just recently had a cholesterol panel done and while my total cholesterol dropped, my triglycerides rose. What might have caused this? I decreased the amount of fatty foods I ate during the time between the two tests, started exercising, ate more vegetables. I'm wondering why my triglycerides are continuing to climb while my total cholesterol is dropping.
Asked by danreynolds1975 - Tue Aug 22 11:56:23 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Diet is certainly a major factor here. The kind of fat is often as important as the amount. Fish oil (Max EPA, etc) will sometimes help lower triglycerides.
Answered by Mad Roy - Tue Aug 22 12:14:04 2006
Q. I just recently had a cholesterol panel done and while my total cholesterol dropped, my triglycerides rose. What might have caused this? I decreased the amount of fatty foods I ate during the time between the two tests, started exercising, ate more vegetables. I'm wondering why my triglycerides are continuing to climb while my total cholesterol is dropping.
Asked by danreynolds1975 - Tue Aug 22 11:56:23 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Diet is certainly a major factor here. The kind of fat is often as important as the amount. Fish oil (Max EPA, etc) will sometimes help lower triglycerides.
Answered by Mad Roy - Tue Aug 22 12:14:04 2006
Is a total cholesterol level of 315 dangerous?
Q. I had my blood work done, my total cholesterol is 315. My LDL is 215, my HDL is 41...what do these numbers mean? I know it is high but am I in any danger if I have no treatment? What could happen with these numbers?...Thank you all !
Asked by darly - Wed Jul 22 16:28:28 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Do some research. Google cholesterol myth (email me for password for subscribers} Pharmacist who's life was almost ruined by Lipitor
Answered by aceofspd - Sun Jul 26 16:01:39 2009
Q. I had my blood work done, my total cholesterol is 315. My LDL is 215, my HDL is 41...what do these numbers mean? I know it is high but am I in any danger if I have no treatment? What could happen with these numbers?...Thank you all !
Asked by darly - Wed Jul 22 16:28:28 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Do some research. Google cholesterol myth (email me for password for subscribers} Pharmacist who's life was almost ruined by Lipitor
Answered by aceofspd - Sun Jul 26 16:01:39 2009
In my medical reports, how come the sum of HDL and LDL is not equal to the number of TOTAL cholesterol?
Q. In fact, the TOTAL cholesterol is always much greater than the sum of the two.
Asked by sammy - Tue Mar 20 11:13:01 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Most labs use the Friedewald formula which is an estimate rather than directly measuring LDL. The formula is LDL = (total cholesterol level) - (high-density lipoprotein cholesterol [HDL] level) - (triglyceride level/5). As you can see there is room for potential error. There are also other constituents that comprise total cholesterol, like VLDL (very low density lipoprotien). This accounts for why LDL plus HDL never adds up to Total cholesterol. Good luck.
Answered by c_schumacker - Tue Mar 20 12:24:07 2007
Q. In fact, the TOTAL cholesterol is always much greater than the sum of the two.
Asked by sammy - Tue Mar 20 11:13:01 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Most labs use the Friedewald formula which is an estimate rather than directly measuring LDL. The formula is LDL = (total cholesterol level) - (high-density lipoprotein cholesterol [HDL] level) - (triglyceride level/5). As you can see there is room for potential error. There are also other constituents that comprise total cholesterol, like VLDL (very low density lipoprotien). This accounts for why LDL plus HDL never adds up to Total cholesterol. Good luck.
Answered by c_schumacker - Tue Mar 20 12:24:07 2007
Can Total Cholesterol Levels Be Too Low?
Q. I have always heard that 150 is a good number for total cholesterol. I don't know any ratios of mine, but my total cholesterol is 101. Is this low? IS there any risks associated with low cholesterol levels, or is it the lower the better?? I am a 22 yo female.
Asked by Yup* - Tue Sep 16 20:51:03 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Do not believe those that say there are any benefit to lowering your cholesterol. Cholesterol is not the cause of heart disease. A study just completed in China found that LDL that was either higher or LOWER than 126 was associated with increased risk of cancer. Your LDL will be in the range associated with a 50% increase. Cholesterol is vital to every cell in your body. Did you know that cholesterol is never eliminated, just recycled? It is that important. Many studies have shown that increased cholesterol levels are associated with living longer. This becomes more evident with increased age. Pharmacist who's life was almost ruined by Lipitor
Answered by aceofspd - Wed Sep 17 11:04:56 2008
Q. I have always heard that 150 is a good number for total cholesterol. I don't know any ratios of mine, but my total cholesterol is 101. Is this low? IS there any risks associated with low cholesterol levels, or is it the lower the better?? I am a 22 yo female.
Asked by Yup* - Tue Sep 16 20:51:03 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Do not believe those that say there are any benefit to lowering your cholesterol. Cholesterol is not the cause of heart disease. A study just completed in China found that LDL that was either higher or LOWER than 126 was associated with increased risk of cancer. Your LDL will be in the range associated with a 50% increase. Cholesterol is vital to every cell in your body. Did you know that cholesterol is never eliminated, just recycled? It is that important. Many studies have shown that increased cholesterol levels are associated with living longer. This becomes more evident with increased age. Pharmacist who's life was almost ruined by Lipitor
Answered by aceofspd - Wed Sep 17 11:04:56 2008
what total cholesterol level is considered high for a 35 year old female?"?
Q. I have a total cholesterol of 238, HDL 68 - and LDL of 152. What would be good levels for all three numbers?
Asked by abcdpepe1122 - Fri Apr 13 16:00:10 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. you need to ask your doctor this and then you will have a good answer but i'm sure you already have the correct answer otherwise you would not know your numbers .
Answered by roy40371 - Fri Apr 13 16:04:25 2007
Q. I have a total cholesterol of 238, HDL 68 - and LDL of 152. What would be good levels for all three numbers?
Asked by abcdpepe1122 - Fri Apr 13 16:00:10 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. you need to ask your doctor this and then you will have a good answer but i'm sure you already have the correct answer otherwise you would not know your numbers .
Answered by roy40371 - Fri Apr 13 16:04:25 2007
How can I have low total cholesterol and high triglycerides?
Q. I already follow a very healthy diet and exercise regularly. How is it that my triglycerides are high? Is this just hereditary or is there something I can do specifically for this? Thanks a lot...
Asked by justagal - Wed Jun 18 20:27:43 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Cholesterol is a form of lipid that controls the fluidity of cell membranes. The two biggest determinants of cholesterol are heredity and saturated fat in the diet. Trigylcerides are a form of storing energy as a lipid. High carbohydrates like alcohol, sugars, grains will raise triglycerides. Poorly controlled diabetes will also increase triglycerides. Exercise actually doesn't change triglycerides that much. I would cut down on alcohol and simple sugars and stick with complex carbs like whole grains. Omega 3 fatty acid supplements (at least 3 grams per day) will also lower trigylcerides. You can see a dietitian for more personalized advice.
Answered by C2IT - Wed Jun 18 21:51:11 2008
Q. I already follow a very healthy diet and exercise regularly. How is it that my triglycerides are high? Is this just hereditary or is there something I can do specifically for this? Thanks a lot...
Asked by justagal - Wed Jun 18 20:27:43 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Cholesterol is a form of lipid that controls the fluidity of cell membranes. The two biggest determinants of cholesterol are heredity and saturated fat in the diet. Trigylcerides are a form of storing energy as a lipid. High carbohydrates like alcohol, sugars, grains will raise triglycerides. Poorly controlled diabetes will also increase triglycerides. Exercise actually doesn't change triglycerides that much. I would cut down on alcohol and simple sugars and stick with complex carbs like whole grains. Omega 3 fatty acid supplements (at least 3 grams per day) will also lower trigylcerides. You can see a dietitian for more personalized advice.
Answered by C2IT - Wed Jun 18 21:51:11 2008
How muchof your total cholesterol is made by the body, primarily the liver? I heard 80% & diet accounts for20%
Q. What is the source of the claim, Only about 20% of cholesterol comes from diet and about 80% is produced by the liver." and is this true? Are the percentages correct?
Asked by Susie 53 - Wed Jan 24 15:12:08 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't really know if there is an actual percentage of cholesterol that has been determined to be derived from diet versus liver... The usual information regarding cholesterol is as follows... There are several factors that may contribute to high blood cholesterol: * a diet that's high in saturated fat and, less so, high in cholesterol (see How diet affects cholesterol below) * lack of exercise may increase LDL ("bad") cholesterol and decrease HDL ("good") cholesterol * family history - people are at a higher risk of high cholesterol if they have a direct male relative aged under 55 or a female relative aged under 65 affected by heart disease * being overweight, which may increase LDL ("bad") cholesterol and decrease HDL (" [cont.]
Answered by Steve - Wed Jan 24 15:32:12 2007
Q. What is the source of the claim, Only about 20% of cholesterol comes from diet and about 80% is produced by the liver." and is this true? Are the percentages correct?
Asked by Susie 53 - Wed Jan 24 15:12:08 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't really know if there is an actual percentage of cholesterol that has been determined to be derived from diet versus liver... The usual information regarding cholesterol is as follows... There are several factors that may contribute to high blood cholesterol: * a diet that's high in saturated fat and, less so, high in cholesterol (see How diet affects cholesterol below) * lack of exercise may increase LDL ("bad") cholesterol and decrease HDL ("good") cholesterol * family history - people are at a higher risk of high cholesterol if they have a direct male relative aged under 55 or a female relative aged under 65 affected by heart disease * being overweight, which may increase LDL ("bad") cholesterol and decrease HDL (" [cont.]
Answered by Steve - Wed Jan 24 15:32:12 2007
How serious or dangerous is it for a man to have a total cholesterol number of 198?
Q. The title says it all. Thanks. By the way, he is 41 years old.
Asked by ~ Just A Girl ~ - Fri Nov 14 09:18:56 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 198 is a pretty good total cholesterol!! However, it's best to look at his LDL and HDL levels...They tell the story better.
Answered by MingToy - Fri Nov 14 09:23:11 2008
Q. The title says it all. Thanks. By the way, he is 41 years old.
Asked by ~ Just A Girl ~ - Fri Nov 14 09:18:56 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 198 is a pretty good total cholesterol!! However, it's best to look at his LDL and HDL levels...They tell the story better.
Answered by MingToy - Fri Nov 14 09:23:11 2008
What is the standard deviation of gender total cholesterol variances any past studies?
Q. can you find one in any website?? thanks!
Asked by Janjaung S - Tue Feb 3 07:35:24 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I suspect you really do not understand what you are asking. The standard deviation of a set of numbers (or measurements) is calculated from the set of numbers. If you have a series of measurments you can calculate the standard deviation rather easily. You must have the series of measurements to do this however. If you want the standard deviation of cholesterol variances of past studies - get the data and calculate the standard deviation
Answered by GTB - Tue Feb 3 08:18:08 2009
Q. can you find one in any website?? thanks!
Asked by Janjaung S - Tue Feb 3 07:35:24 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I suspect you really do not understand what you are asking. The standard deviation of a set of numbers (or measurements) is calculated from the set of numbers. If you have a series of measurments you can calculate the standard deviation rather easily. You must have the series of measurements to do this however. If you want the standard deviation of cholesterol variances of past studies - get the data and calculate the standard deviation
Answered by GTB - Tue Feb 3 08:18:08 2009
My triglycerides are 79 hdl 66 ldl 126 total cholesterol is 208 are these numbers safe?
Q. I am 5'6 165lbs. I go to the gym 4 days a week and my bmi is on the high side. I think 30 the last time I checked.
Asked by nancy.zide - Thu Jul 29 11:13:10 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No one can say if high or low cholesterol numbers are safe or not. Hyperlipidemia is a condition not a disease. Your LDL is high. It should be kept below 100. But without disease, meaning that if the high LDL is not doing anything and not contributing to any disease, these numbers mean nothing. You don't mention how old you are or what gender, but if you are a man over the age of 30, you should get a heart scan. If you decide to do it, make sure the machine is either a 64-slice scanner or an EBT. Other scanners cannot detect coronary disease accurately. This test will detect and measure the amount of calcific deposite in your coronary artery and if there is none, you are disease free. Most of the patients I deal with, are on the… [cont.]
Answered by hamid b - Thu Jul 29 18:31:50 2010
Q. I am 5'6 165lbs. I go to the gym 4 days a week and my bmi is on the high side. I think 30 the last time I checked.
Asked by nancy.zide - Thu Jul 29 11:13:10 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No one can say if high or low cholesterol numbers are safe or not. Hyperlipidemia is a condition not a disease. Your LDL is high. It should be kept below 100. But without disease, meaning that if the high LDL is not doing anything and not contributing to any disease, these numbers mean nothing. You don't mention how old you are or what gender, but if you are a man over the age of 30, you should get a heart scan. If you decide to do it, make sure the machine is either a 64-slice scanner or an EBT. Other scanners cannot detect coronary disease accurately. This test will detect and measure the amount of calcific deposite in your coronary artery and if there is none, you are disease free. Most of the patients I deal with, are on the… [cont.]
Answered by hamid b - Thu Jul 29 18:31:50 2010
should i be worried if my HDL is 65 but my total cholesterol is 205?
Q. i exercise everyday for 30 minutes, do strength trainings,i watch what i eat..but i have a family history of high cholesterol and diabetes..so i am really scared.do you think i should worry too much about this? thanks!!
Asked by worriedgal - Mon Jul 28 03:23:16 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Dr. Mercola's Comment: Unless one has a genetic defect of LDL which usually results in cholesterol levels above 350, the total cholesterol level is just about worthless in determining one's risk for heart disease. It is important to note what lab values ARE associated with risk for heart disease. The two most important are the HDL/Cholesterol and Triglyceride/HDL ratios. Generally the HDL ratio should be above 25 and preferably in the 30s. If it is in the 40s, that nearly guarantees immunity from heart disease. Whereas if it is below 15, and certainly below 10, a heart attack is inevitable. To calculate the ratio simply divide your TOTAL cholesterol by your HDL and multiply by 100 (move the decimal point over two places to the right).… [cont.]
Answered by aceofspd - Mon Jul 28 22:32:16 2008
Q. i exercise everyday for 30 minutes, do strength trainings,i watch what i eat..but i have a family history of high cholesterol and diabetes..so i am really scared.do you think i should worry too much about this? thanks!!
Asked by worriedgal - Mon Jul 28 03:23:16 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Dr. Mercola's Comment: Unless one has a genetic defect of LDL which usually results in cholesterol levels above 350, the total cholesterol level is just about worthless in determining one's risk for heart disease. It is important to note what lab values ARE associated with risk for heart disease. The two most important are the HDL/Cholesterol and Triglyceride/HDL ratios. Generally the HDL ratio should be above 25 and preferably in the 30s. If it is in the 40s, that nearly guarantees immunity from heart disease. Whereas if it is below 15, and certainly below 10, a heart attack is inevitable. To calculate the ratio simply divide your TOTAL cholesterol by your HDL and multiply by 100 (move the decimal point over two places to the right).… [cont.]
Answered by aceofspd - Mon Jul 28 22:32:16 2008
What is the difference between total cholesterol, LDL Direct and LDL calculated?
Q. What is the difference between total cholesterol, LDL Direct and LDL calculated?
Asked by Jerome C - Tue Jul 14 18:59:05 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. What is the difference between total cholesterol, LDL Direct and LDL calculated?
Asked by Jerome C - Tue Jul 14 18:59:05 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Last Spring, my total cholesterol was 218. Today's results say total 190. How can that be?
Q. I don't understand how the number could go down 28 points when I have not changed my eating habits. I'm not a soda/junk food/ fast food eater to begin with among other things, so where did that 218 number come from? I'm wondering which number was a mistake. Anyone? Thanks in advance!
Asked by breezy - Fri May 8 11:55:16 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 80% of your cholesterol is manufactured by your body regardless of what you eat. Your diet alone is not the only factor effecting your cholesterol levels which normally fluctuate to begin with.
Answered by Lincoln6 - Fri May 8 13:55:44 2009
Q. I don't understand how the number could go down 28 points when I have not changed my eating habits. I'm not a soda/junk food/ fast food eater to begin with among other things, so where did that 218 number come from? I'm wondering which number was a mistake. Anyone? Thanks in advance!
Asked by breezy - Fri May 8 11:55:16 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 80% of your cholesterol is manufactured by your body regardless of what you eat. Your diet alone is not the only factor effecting your cholesterol levels which normally fluctuate to begin with.
Answered by Lincoln6 - Fri May 8 13:55:44 2009
Is a total Cholesterol of 120 bad?
Q. I just had some lab work done due to the fact that im recovering from lyme. I used to be a long distance runner 70-90 miles a week. but lately i have not been running because i get very fatigued afterwards.
Asked by tkshay - Thu Feb 14 08:27:49 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No, it's borderline. In Europe, it is definitely not seen as bad. The US has more stringent guidelines. Find out how much is your bad cholesterol versus your good cholesterol. Cholesterol from cold water fish is very healthy.
Answered by browneyedgirl - Thu Feb 14 08:31:44 2008
Q. I just had some lab work done due to the fact that im recovering from lyme. I used to be a long distance runner 70-90 miles a week. but lately i have not been running because i get very fatigued afterwards.
Asked by tkshay - Thu Feb 14 08:27:49 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No, it's borderline. In Europe, it is definitely not seen as bad. The US has more stringent guidelines. Find out how much is your bad cholesterol versus your good cholesterol. Cholesterol from cold water fish is very healthy.
Answered by browneyedgirl - Thu Feb 14 08:31:44 2008
Physicians and Cardiologists - do you think that Total Cholesterol (TC) is a better risk marker than TC/HDL?
Q. I've been monitoring my serum cholesterol levels for some time now. I find that Physicians like to focus on the Total Cholesterol number while sometimes ignoring the HDL numbers - which are obviously atheroprotective - and thus reduce CHD risk. There's been a lot of work done (Framingham Study, etc.) which show that the Total Cholesterol/HDL ratio correlates better with CHD risk than Total Cholesterol alone. What are your thoughts on this? Thanks :-)
Asked by The ~Muffin~ Man - Thu Oct 12 22:43:51 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. TC/HDL ratio is a much better predictor than TC alone. If you have access to a specialist lab apoB/apoA ratio is probably the best lipid prognostic marker.
Answered by mukherd - Fri Oct 13 08:13:47 2006
Q. I've been monitoring my serum cholesterol levels for some time now. I find that Physicians like to focus on the Total Cholesterol number while sometimes ignoring the HDL numbers - which are obviously atheroprotective - and thus reduce CHD risk. There's been a lot of work done (Framingham Study, etc.) which show that the Total Cholesterol/HDL ratio correlates better with CHD risk than Total Cholesterol alone. What are your thoughts on this? Thanks :-)
Asked by The ~Muffin~ Man - Thu Oct 12 22:43:51 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. TC/HDL ratio is a much better predictor than TC alone. If you have access to a specialist lab apoB/apoA ratio is probably the best lipid prognostic marker.
Answered by mukherd - Fri Oct 13 08:13:47 2006
my husband is 38 years old and his total cholesterol is 274,can he control that only by diet?
Q. my husband is 38 years old and his total cholesterol is 274,can he control that only by diet?
Asked by shoo - Tue Nov 27 05:11:47 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Diet alone wont help much but exercise is equally important along with diet. he has to avoid ghee, butter, cream, egg yolks, red meat (avoid all meat for few months). also avoiding all fast foods, ice creams. Also avoid all nuts/oilseeds for few months then it can be taken in moderation ... 8-10 cashews/almonds/ 2-4 wallnuts, little groudnuts...go for almost boiled foods. maximum 2-3 teaspoons of oil in a day and that's too olive oil or sunflower oil or soybean oil. eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, sprouts, whole wheat flour, vegetable salad only dressed with lemon. He has to develop healthy dietary habits. If possible seek a help from any dietitian. Also keep starchy foods, sugars, any sweets in control. Can use lemon freely, it will… [cont.]
Answered by ms - Tue Nov 27 10:01:20 2007
Q. my husband is 38 years old and his total cholesterol is 274,can he control that only by diet?
Asked by shoo - Tue Nov 27 05:11:47 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Diet alone wont help much but exercise is equally important along with diet. he has to avoid ghee, butter, cream, egg yolks, red meat (avoid all meat for few months). also avoiding all fast foods, ice creams. Also avoid all nuts/oilseeds for few months then it can be taken in moderation ... 8-10 cashews/almonds/ 2-4 wallnuts, little groudnuts...go for almost boiled foods. maximum 2-3 teaspoons of oil in a day and that's too olive oil or sunflower oil or soybean oil. eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, sprouts, whole wheat flour, vegetable salad only dressed with lemon. He has to develop healthy dietary habits. If possible seek a help from any dietitian. Also keep starchy foods, sugars, any sweets in control. Can use lemon freely, it will… [cont.]
Answered by ms - Tue Nov 27 10:01:20 2007
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