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Cholesterol
boomerkae
Posts: 217 Member
Preop, my cholesterol was about 170. At my six month check, 212. I couldn't believe it. I have never had cholesterol this high. Anyone else see it go up, or have ideas what foods could be causing this? Perhaps since I'm not eating any whole wheat bread, bagels, English muffins? No good grains? I see the NP tomorrow for my 6month check, but interested in your thoughts!
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That can sometimes happen with low carb. What you really need to look at is your HDL, LDL, triglycerides and your ratios. Total cholesterol is just one picture. Eating too low (starvation/fasting) can also increase overall cholesterol.0
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Yes, mine did. It came back down as I was able to eat more vegtables and I also cut back on red meat. Although red meat has higher protein counts, the cholesterol is higher too.0
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Thanks. My HDL came up 10pts, but my LDL came up so much more! NP today didn't seem too concerned. Just completely weirded me out! Hoping a little oatmeal here and there and more veggies will help!0
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