m wife 's cholestorol level is 6.88 and she is 39 yrs old how bad is it?

Answer 1

Lets see my Mother had a cholesterol of 12 and is still alive. Mine was 7.9 and I have now reduced it along with my Mothers to below 6. However they recommend below 5. Likewise it is not just the total cholesterol you need to worry about but the breakdown. So here are the figures:
Total Cholesterol 3-5
HDL 0.8 to 1.8 [mine is 1.4]
Triglycerides 0.06 to 1.7 [mine is 1.1]
VLDL 0.3 to 0.7 [mine is 0.5]
LDL 2.1 to 4.5 [mine 4.7 HIGH]
However this was not fasting and you really need to fast from midnight, before they can get a accurate reading.
I am almost 49 and Mother is 76.

Answer 2

It's more than borderline total blood cholestrol level 200-239 mg/dL (5.13-6.13 mmol/l).

Improve your diet by reducing saturated fats and dietary cholesterol. Substitute fish for meat, eat high-fiber foods (grains, vegetables, and fruits), and use monounsaturated oils (olive or canola) in place of butter. Dietary cholesterol can raise blood cholesterol levels. But it's the saturated fat in foods that affects cholesterol levels even more. Even if a food label boasts No Cholesterol, don't just assume the product is healthy. Check carefully for its saturated fat content. Follow a program of regular exercise to help raise your HDL level.

Supplement Recommendations -
Vitamin E : 400 IU twice a day. Check with your doctor if taking anticoagulant drugs.

Vitamin C: 1,000 mg twice a day. Reduce dose if diarrhea develops.

Garlic : 400-600 mg a day. Each pill should provide 4,000 mcg allicin potential.

Coenzyme Q 10: 100-300 mg/day. It prevents the oxidation of LDL cholesterol.

Policosanol: 10-20 mg each evening.

Psyllium : 1 tbsp. powder dissolved in water or juice twice a day. May have a laxative effect. Drink lots of extra water.

Fish oil: take a daily dosage of a fish oil product containing at least 480 mg of EPA and 360 mg of DHA.

Cayenne Extract : 500 mg, 2-3 /day.

Answer 3

bordering on 'pretty bad' She could do with a few weeks hard exercise and a change of diet to see if it can be brought down naturally. Needs checking again in a month or so

Answer 4

Total Blood Cholesterol Level:
Desirable: Less than 200 mg/dL
Borderline-High Risk: 200–239 mg/dL
High Risk: 240 mg/dL and over

Triglyceride Level:
Normal: less than 150 mg/dL
Borderline-High: 150–199 mg/dL
High: 200–499 mg/dL
Very High: 500 mg/dL

Answer 5

Do you live in canada? Because if you do 6.88 is pretty bad. Canadian measurements are diff for lab results. U should find out hdl and ldl levels. She could have a genetic disorder the leads having high cholesterol levels or her diet is very very high in fats.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

O.O no. horrifying, not a proper way for family besides those of same gender or a couple

Answer 8

that sounds like an odd amount, mine is 168 with meds :)