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Speaking of cholesterol
nicsflyingcircus
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So since this has been a topic of recent discussion:
I had my cholesterol checked 8/13 and the numbers weren't too "bad".
Total: 172.7
Trig: 95.36
LDL: 154.72
HDL: 33.02
As I said in a previous post, the LDL/HDL was a little worrisome, but I was continuing to lose weight, and my Trig/HDL ratio was 2.89. Again, not bad but could be better.
I had my cholesterol checked again on 11/13 as part of a physical for school.
Total: 171
Trig: 79
LDL: 118
HDL: 37
While my total number barely moved, the more important markers are definitely improved. Pretty much a 37 point drop in LDL, a 4 point increase in HDL and a 15 point drop in my Triglycerides. Plus, my Trig/HDL ratio is now 2.15!
So basically my triglycerides are pretty much excellent, my LDL is good but I want to get it under 100, and my HDL is improving, want to keep raising that.
Cheers!
I had my cholesterol checked 8/13 and the numbers weren't too "bad".
Total: 172.7
Trig: 95.36
LDL: 154.72
HDL: 33.02
As I said in a previous post, the LDL/HDL was a little worrisome, but I was continuing to lose weight, and my Trig/HDL ratio was 2.89. Again, not bad but could be better.
I had my cholesterol checked again on 11/13 as part of a physical for school.
Total: 171
Trig: 79
LDL: 118
HDL: 37
While my total number barely moved, the more important markers are definitely improved. Pretty much a 37 point drop in LDL, a 4 point increase in HDL and a 15 point drop in my Triglycerides. Plus, my Trig/HDL ratio is now 2.15!
So basically my triglycerides are pretty much excellent, my LDL is good but I want to get it under 100, and my HDL is improving, want to keep raising that.
Cheers!
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Excellent!0
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That's great results, WTG!
I'm also having some problems with my HDL being too low, do you have any suggestions to improve it? Did you take any supplements or increased specific foods?0 -
I find taking omega 3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA) very helpful for HDL. It doubled my HDL. Try to find brands that have been third-party tested for contamination.0
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Booksandbeaches wrote: »I find taking omega 3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA) very helpful for HDL. It doubled my HDL. Try to find brands that have been third-party tested for contamination.
I am taking a 1500mg dose of omega 3 fatty acids daily, from a good brand. Don't have the bottle here, at my inlaws for the holiday.
I am planning to have my cholesterol tested again in around 6 months.
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Thank you Booksandbeaches and nicsflyingcircus, I'll do it. 0
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awesome! but your arteries must be clogged with all that fat! it has to go somewhere 0
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Congrats! Thanks for sharing!0
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KetoGirl83 wrote: »That's great results, WTG!
I'm also having some problems with my HDL being too low, do you have any suggestions to improve it? Did you take any supplements or increased specific foods?
Coconut oil has been shown to increase HDL, as well. They have supplement pills if you can't do the oil straight or work it into your food.0
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