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What Is The Normal Level Of Cholesterol?

Hi I m femaie and I will be turning 50 in a matter of days and was asked 2 months ago to lower my Cholesterol and Triglyceride levels. Are these reasonable values for my age? I ve changed my eating habits. Thanks -Jan 1. Cholesterol 172 2. Triglyceride 60 3. HDL 43 4. LDL Calculated 117 5. Cholesterol/High Density Lipoprotein 4.0 6. Cholesterol, Non-HDL
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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I recommend that you keep your HDL above 50 through increased exercise and consumption of fish or fish oil. Your triglycerides look fine. Your LDL should come down to below 100 - reduce saturated fat, eliminate trans fat, increase water soluble fibers (oatmeal is great, cheerios, skins of fruit, psylium fiber), eat only lean proteins. Your doctor also does a lifestyle assessment, takes genetics into consideration and looks at your blood pressure, weight,etc. before making his recommendations. I would follow your doctor's advice. Yours in health.
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What Is The Normal Level Of Cholesterol?

Hello! I recommend that you keep your HDL above 50 through increased exercise and consumption of fish or fish oil. Your triglycerides look fine. Your LDL should come down to below 100 - reduce saturated fat, eliminate trans fat, increase water soluble fibers (oatmeal is great, cheerios, skins of fruit, psylium fiber), eat only lean proteins. Your doctor also does a lifestyle assessment, takes genetics into consideration and looks at your blood pressure, weight,etc. before making his recommendations. I would follow your doctor s advice. Yours in health.