Re: Had cholesterol test today: Can you evaluate for me?

On Aug 3, 3:15 pm, Pramesh Rutaji <p297tongue6...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
m...@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
Here are the results:

TC=153

HDL=29

TRG=117

LDL=100

non-HDL=124

TC/HDL=5.3

GLU=96

I am 49 year old white male. Non-smoker. Somewhat
sedentary. Good health so far

Weight is 200lbs. I should "probably" weigh 180 lbs for
my frame size.

I take 20 mg simvastatin and 10 mg lisinopril daily.

Are these results decent? Out of whack?

The is no evidence that taking a statin for primary prevention has a positive
effect on all cause mortality. As cholesterol decreases, all cause mortality
goes up and and as cholesterol increases all cause mortality goes down. People
with a cholesterol of 300 are less likely to die from all causes than someone
with a cholesterol of 150.

The problem that stands out is HDL, it's low. Higher is better. Niacin, low
carbing, eliminating trans-fats, exercise, weight loss, and lower glycemic diets
all increase HDL.

That fact that statins have not been proven to reduce all cause
mortality was confirmed by a recent Canadian study. Even the AHA
concedes Omega 3 have merit

There current advice is here http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4632

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