Re: LDL cholesterol question


"Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD" <andrew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:4295C8EA.C8530E78@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Jim-Poncin wrote:
>>
>> A recent blood panel shows my cholesterol = 217;
>
> Not optimal.
>
>> LDL = 145.
>
> Not optimal.
>
>> I already avoid high/bad fat foods, exercise 6 times a week, am not
>> overweight.
>
> Before accepting the latter, what is your height and weight ?

6 ft, 178 pds.


>
>> My BP is a bit high (132/78).
>
> The systolic is a bit higher than "optimal."
>
>
>> What the hell can I do to get the
>> LDL down?
>
> Additional lifestyle changes especially losing weight permanently if you
> are heavier than "ideal."

Like what?
HT/WT = 6ft / 178. My diet is already oriented away from standard American
"fat fare". I already take supplements like fish oil, K pills, niacin, folic
acid, Mg/Ca/Zn etc. and regular multi-vits. I already exercise 6 times a
week.

Another question:
At a health fair I had a quick total cholesterol test using a
small amount of blood and some sort of electronic hand-held device; result
176 tot.
A regular "draw blood send to lab" test done 6 weeks later gave
217 tot, 145 LDL.
Do I need a third test? Are any of the do it yourself test kits reliable?

Thnx




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