My cholesterol is high apparently. Every time I've had it checked it's high so I could do with trying to improve it. Currently 6.6
Anyone lowered theirs, or found any helpful resources?
Most websites I've visited have phrases like have unsaturated fat instead of saturated fat, raise your total low-density lipoprotein, Increase soluble fibre, Add whey protein, have plant sterols and stanols, have Eggplant and okra etc etc
Is there anywhere that speaks in plain English for thicko's like me!?!?
Incidentally I work with a guy who used to be a heart surgeon, he reckon's the whole Cholesterol thing is overplayed. He says that his has been 9 most of his life and he's never bothered reducing it. He also says that his mother's is high and she's 102 years old! He is adamant that I should not go onto Statins, thinks they are bad. I do want to try and reduce my level though.
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My mum apparently has "high" cholesterol. Her GP concluded a few years ago that some people do naturally have higher levels than others and since whatever diet was suggested for her wasn't making any difference, there was no reason to worry about it. My mum is now 85 and quite healthy for a little old lady.
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One time they were high, it was a blip but my consultant suggest I go on statins. I refused. When I spoke to my Belgian friend, he said that )a statins are bad, b) that cholesterol levels in the blood have little to do with diet and c) that they best way to bring them down and to increase heart strength was to take up regular activity, like sport, gym, cycling etc.
I had a blood test last week and despite my cholesterol levels being really good, my new consultant suggested statins. I refused. I guess when you reach a certain age (I'm 54) the medics suggest statins de rigeur.
10 years of side effects and drug dependancy seem like a stupid idea to me. I'm just going to stay keeping fit.
Cholesterol and BP, both reduced.
I don’t like the idea of statins either.
Doctor told him to either have porridge for breakfast or go on tablets. He had porridge on weekdays and his cholesterol went back to an acceptable level.
I have a checkup with the nurse next Monday to see if there's any improvement. I'd be surprised if there isn't but even so I'm not going to take statins, it appears that of you do long term you'll end up taking other tablets to combat the side effects.
Latest report I heard was that there is little correlation between heart attack and cholesterol, but the lack of exercise IS the key factor.
In the last few months I've been trying to improve my health. I've been doing regular excercise, eating sensibly, and I've cut right down on the booze. And in every metric I've used to do a before and after I've got worse.
Weight gone up
BMI gone up
Fat content gone up
FFS I might just switch back to Stella & Kebabs. Though to be fair my resting heart rate has reduced.
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@Guitar_Slinger Cor, can I be best mates with your dad? I think we may have a common interest...
This is how I envisage our weekends looking...
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As for me, I was also advised to eat green beans and oats as an alternative to using drugs.
I'm not sure, but I think I'm doing it wrong...
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Surely a doctor told you? Therefore did they not make a suggestion? Or did you not ask?
I can't help about the shape I'm in, I can't sing I ain't pretty and my legs are thin
But don't ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to
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I suggest standing in the shower.
I would agree with this, with "high carb" changed to "high junk carb", i.e. sugar. Humans can eat high fat or high carb, or moderate levels of both with no ill effects as long as they are "real food". Don't eat anything with "ingredients"; buy the ingredients and cook them.
Triglyceride number is the marker for heart attacks, not cholesterol. They normally go hand in hand due to poor lifestyle, but you can eat mainly steak every day, and you will have high cholesterol and low triglycerides.
My dad sorted his cholesterol and triglycerides in 3 months by cutting out sugar and reducing beer intake. His doctor says that almost never happens because people don't have the discipline to stick to it.
Shitty margarine with plant sterols in it is still shitty margarine and will still cause inflammation.
(not a doctor but well-read on the subject, feel free to ignore)