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I recently had a blood test for Cholestral, I'm 59 & never had one before but I thought it high time. The results came back as 6.9 which I believe is high, though my doctor said whilst it is higher than it should be, it's not terrible & I should have another test in November & if it remains at 6.9 then he would think about putting me on Statin. I was surprised at the result, as I am approximately 5'7" & weigh 161 lbs. I am in the gym no less than 4 mornings a week doing 2 sessions of spinning a week, cross trainer workouts, rowing & body pump. At home I live on a diet of poultry once a week (no skin) fish & pasta. I only eat red meat occasionally if I eat out & maybe eat a couple of eggs a week so what am I doing wrong & how can I reduce it. My doctor says it's probably hereditary. My parents are both alive & fairly well in their 80's & take pills for everything & have never exercised. I do not reallyw ant to go down that root
Any suggestions would be welcome
Paul
Any suggestions would be welcome
Paul
Many thanks to you, that was much appreciated & will definitely take your comments on board. Luckily I'm only a few pounds over & my BMI is 26 instead of 25. I have been doing hour workouts in the gym for over 10 years & will take your advice & up it to 5 times. I have been averaging 4 times. I'll try out one of the recommended diets. Won't be difficult for me as I'm already there which was why I was surprised my Cholestral count was 6.9
Best regards from
Paul in London
Best regards from
Paul in London
P.S. Let your doctor know what you want to do and take! Also on the fish oil I like Krill oil
Just look that it has total Phospholipids 420, total MG per serving 300, at least 160 mg EPA
and 90 mg DHA and 1 1/2 mg of Astaxanthin. you could have to take 2 pills to get the total
mentioned above even if the bottle says to take 1 per day.
Just look that it has total Phospholipids 420, total MG per serving 300, at least 160 mg EPA
and 90 mg DHA and 1 1/2 mg of Astaxanthin. you could have to take 2 pills to get the total
mentioned above even if the bottle says to take 1 per day.
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calories per day. Aim to keep your calorie intake to between 1,500 and 1,800 calories. The lower end is for women; the higher end is for men. Maintain your ideal body weight.
One way to judge your ideal body weight is via body mass index (BMI). Your BMI represents the percentage of your total body weight that’s due to fat. It should be under 25. Many health clubs have simple handheld devices that provide a BMI reading. These also can be purchased at drug stores.
your total cholesterol count unless you already had a weight problem was probably in the
120s. That’s the range that’s typical in populations without heart disease. So think “high school (that's what your number probably was in H.S.)
For many of us, that’s a long way to go.You’ll need to approach this target weight, though,
to sufficiently change your biochemistry.
You need to start exercising five days a week for one hour per day. Walking is generally the best exercise available because it doesn’t place too much stress on the knees, hips, and back. If you like to run, you may want to mix running into your walks, or ride a bike.
You must get plenty of sleep Not just eight hours a night, but eight to 10 hours on a regular basis. Sleep is the body’s main way of dealing with stress.
Specifically, and this might surprise you, lack of sleep results in the liver pumping out excess cholesterol!
Slash your cholesterol counts. Remember, there are only two ways to reduce your
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Adding supplements to your diet can help reduce cholesterol, but most people have to be at their targets, eating right, and exercising before supplements can help them stay there.
One supplement works through the liver just
like a statin — because it is a statin, a natural one. Mevastatin is produced naturally by red rice yeast. You can add red rice yeast to your diet by picking up a container at the
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Organic grape juice, apples, and other foods that contain pectin help eliminate cholesterol
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