Re: LDL cholesterol question
- From: "elgoog" <bjdefend-newsgroups@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: 24 May 2005 21:02:46 -0700
Jim-Poncin wrote:
> A recent blood panel shows my cholesterol = 217; LDL = 145.
>
> I already avoid high/bad fat foods, exercise 6 times a week, am not
> overweight. My BP is a bit high (132/78). What the hell can I do to get the
> LDL down?
>
> Thnx for any intelligent advice.
If you are willing to consider lifestyle changes, modifying your diet
and physical activity (yes, exercise); then, you may be interested in
the following.
There are quite a few dietary steps you can take to improve your
cholesterol numbers. Celery, onions, garlic help lower cholesterol. See
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/fats.html - article on fats
and cholesterol, it's a good place to start.
Your BP is also a bit high, The JNC 7 report classifies
prehypertension as systolic blood pressure 120-139 mm Hg or diastolic
blood pressure 80-89 mm Hg
stage 1 hypertension as systolic 140-159 mm Hg or diastolic 90-99 mm Hg
stage 2 hypertension as systolic >= 160 mm Hg or diastolic >= 100 mm Hg
Because your systolic is 132 and over 120, you should be encouraged to
consider lifestyle modifications such as losing extra weight, modifying
your diet (eat more fruit and veggies, and less fats and salt). You
might benefit from the DASH eating plan, which has been clinically
proven to lower blood pressure. See
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/dash/
-elgoog
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