cholesterol level?

Question

My cholestral level is very high 9.0. but i eat vegetables most of time. Why? The doctors also say hereiditary. Any thing I can do?

Answer 1

Having high cholesterol can be hereditary, but there are other things that increase it as well. Having a diet high in fats also clogs arteries & vessels. Having high blood pressure, a sedentary lifestyle, or being overweight increase cholesterol. Decrease all known causes. Eating oatmeal everyday is also great. Have heart healthy meals. Increase fiber, decrease fats, especially animal fats in your diet. Make sure to exercise daily.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

9.0 is very high! The recommended level is below 5.0; it can be partly hereditary, but your life style can have a lot to do with it. Are you overweight?
Do you smoke? Do you drink? do eat a lot of dairy foods? Eating veg is good, but are they fried?
Use olive oil for cooking, and only extra virgin olive oil.
Eat Plenty of oat bran.
Increase your intake of onions and garlic.
Try out those products that claim to lower cholesterol -yoghurts, spreads, etc.
Do you excercise at all? If not, do something small every day that you are not currently doing.;
Walk up the stairs, don't take the lift.
Take a short walk during your lunch break.
Go for a swim, a jog, a walk, anything that you like, once there's activity involved.
Has your doctor prescribed medication to lower your cholesterol?
You can do a lot to help yourself, good luck.

Answer 4

It can be hereditary but in most cases it is due to lifestyle. You state that the doctor stated that your level is due to hereditary factors. They will have based this decision on the levels of your total choleterol and the amount of triglycerides, LDL and HDL choleterol. The ratio of total cholesterol to HDL is an indicator of cardiovasular risk (e.g. heart attack, angina and stroke).

They will probably put you on statins which will halp bring it under control. However there is a lot you can do to help. Check out www.nutrition.org.uk. This is a reputable UK site. Search for balance of good health and you will get details on what consitutes a healthy diet. If you are in the USA then try searching google for the American food pyramid.

You can help your levels by:
1. Eat soluable fibre (eg porridge, pulses). This helps because it helps reduce the amount of cholesterol abdorbed in the gut.
2. Contrary to gagadharan_nairs advise, saturated fat is bad as it is responsible for the development of atherosclerosis. Eating monounsaturated fats (oilive oil/rapeseed oil) will help.
3. Carbohydrates (unless taken in excess) do not raise cholesterol. But you should eat complex forms to aid blood sugar control (simple ones like white bread cause blood sugar spikes which wont help you)
4. try to eat 1 - 2 portions of fish a week. There is debate as to the effect of omega 3 oils (found in oily fish). Some research shows they help those who had had a heart attack more than the rest of us.
5. If you drink in excess of the current guidelines, then you can push up your triglycerides. Contrary to gangagharan_nair advice research has indicated that moderate consumption of alcohol may have a cardioproctective effect
6. Excercise will help push up the good cholesterol - it doesnt mean going to the gym - just do more like gardening, walking up stairs, going out for a walk.
7. If you smoke stop now!
8. Go for the whole physical - get your blood sugars, Bp, weight and your waist measurement checked out.
9. there is a lot of good evidence that plant sterols help. Look for products with these in. BUT make sure you read the side of the pack as you will have to eat a set amount each day for the cholesterol lowering effect to work.

MOST IMPORTANTLY: Dont get bogged down in thinking you cant eat a nice diet - dont try changing every thing at once- make small changes regularly. Ask to go see a dietitian for proper advice.

Wife is a dietitian !!!!

Answer 5

I assume you are referring to your Total Cholesterol/HDL Cholesterol ratio. And yes 9.0 is quite high. Eating vegetables is great but that is not the whole answer. You have to eat less foods with high cholesterol/fat content. That means very lean meats, no frying, low fat cheeses/milk products, etc. You can find complete nutrition guidelines online. Exercise helps raise your good cholesterol which helps balance out the bad. You might want to try taking niacin every day. That is very helpful and can be bought over-the-counter.

But when all is said and done, if you have a genetic predisposition to high cholesterol, you may have to go on medication to help bring it down. You will need to stay on the medication...it is not a temporary fix.

Answer 6

I would want to said all of you a very interesting thing: all this garbage about cholesterol is a BIG myth!

I invite you to read this article and to make your own further research about this matter:

http://www.jpands.org/vol10no3/colpo.pdf

Incomplete citation, convenient evidence and partial and biased studies (epidemiological or associative studies are very different from causation ones), etc., all this are only some questions you should to investigate by yourself. How it is possible that meals have taken us until here, now results they are killing us? Hint: at Google type paleo diet and go!

Poor food and drug industry driven people! A lot of studies prove that there it is more dangerous than safe to keep lower cholesterol levels! But just happens that you want everything easy and digest! CHD is an inflammatory process, not an adherence, paste one!

Answer 7

The most natural and healthy diet for humans is an omnivorous diet, and not a plant based diet, or a meat-based diet per se. The Paleo Diet can be very widely varied and omnivorous for the most part, but the most important thing is that it’s unprocessed, and avoids the worst foods that agriculture brought mankind… refined inflammatory vegetable oils, refined grains (some are worse than others), and sugar! Learn here https://tr.im/KcpLb

As you can see, the benefits of adopting a Paleo way of eating can be incredible! I’ve been eating 95% Paleo for the last 5-6 years and I’ve never felt better. I have dozens of friends that have adopted a more Paleo way of eating too, and have seen all sorts of health problems disappear, including eliminating acne and other skin problems, digestion problems, improving brain clarity, and of course, losing a lot of body fat!

Answer 8

There is no reason for her to reduce her cholesterol level. It's all a scam. Check the internet.

Answer 9

A lot of nice advices on diet were answered. I feel that you are under tension, and that is the basic cause of yours elevated Cholestrol levels.
Heredity does play a part, but with vegetables and fruits most of the times, it should come down. Please check, if you are not taking more Milk and Milk products
The following is the list of foods, which lower Cholestrol:



Cholesterol lowering foods - this may sound as an oxymoron! However, studies prove that some foods can assist in the reduction of cholesterol and could be incorporated into your new diet plan.

Cholesterol Lowering Margarine

Recently, cholesterol lowering margarines have been introduced to the market. Benecol® is one of the products that has been confirmed to lower cholesterol on an average of 10% if used as recommended. In addition, this margarine does not affect your HDL, or "good" cholesterol. Other products include Take Control® margarine and salad dressings that are made from plant sterols, which are extracted from soybeans. These sterols trick your intestine into thinking they are cholesterol and when it tries to absorb them, it is not able to, therefore blocking cholesterol.

Soy Protein

Cholesterol lowering quality of soy protein was evidenced when FDA approved the health claim for its effects on risk of heart disease. To achieve intended result, you have to consume at least four servings of 6.25 grams of soy protein totaling daily intake to 25 grams per day. Many food manufacturers have since introduced soy beverages and energy bars containing up to 10 to 20 grams of soy protein. People with high cholesterol - levels of 260-300, soy protein has shown to reduce cholesterol by 15-25%.

Nuts

Nuts such as almonds and walnuts that have high amount of monounsaturated or polyunsaturated, also help lowering cholesterol. Researchers at the Loma Linda University found that a diet containing pecans not only lowered total and LDL--or "bad" cholesterol significantly but also helped to maintain desirable levels of HDL--or "good"--cholesterol. Another study conducted by the same University found that Mediterranean style diet that included walnuts lowered cholesterol.

Oats and Barley

In lowering cholesterol, oats and barley have played a critical role. These foods have a soluble fiber known as Beta Glucan, which is the key, in how they lower the cholesterol. To gain the intended cholesterol lowering effect, you have to consume anywhere between two and four cups of dry oat or barley cereal each day.

Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables such as apples, citrus fruit, berries, carrots, apricots, cabbage, sweet potatoes are high in soluble fiber and pectin both shown to be helpful in lowering cholesterol. At least five servings a day is recommended to benefit the full effect.

Flaxseed

Flaxseed provides alpha-linolenic acid a poly-unsaturated fat which has been shown to lower cholesterol while providing needed soluble fiber.

Olive Oil

Olive oil is one of the mono-saturated fats and studies have shown that it lowers blood cholesterol. Extra virgin olive oil is suggested to be better than other varieties.

Fish

According to researchers, fish containing a omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids make the blood more slippery and less likely to clot in addition to lowering blood cholesterol.

Cautions:

Instead of frying foods, bake, roast, or grill. Cut back on egg yolks and if you drink 2% milk change to 1% and if possible, skim milk

Answer 10

I tried Policosanol, and had amazing results.

Combination of diet, exercise and Policosanol did wonders for my Cholesterol.

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