LCHF & Cholesterol.

Mrs T 123

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I love fat but it hates me - so the short 6 month love affair I have had with it has had to end - I have been caught out - high cholestorol!
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Mrs T 123

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bulkbiker said:
How "high" and what ratios?
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Not sure spoke to my DN but she said the combined was 2.7 and she wasn't too concerned as apparently they like it to be under 4 - I am not too concerned either as I have really upped the fats in the last six months (admittedly far too much cream, f/f greek yoghurt for days on end, lots of eggs, streaky bacon etc). - foods I would not usually really eat) and have to say I have loved it but would really prefer to get my nos. back in the 4s. I am waiting on them posting out my nos./results (if they do) and she wants to repeat the blood draw in 3 months time. If /when I get the figures I will post and let you have a look for your opinion - many thanks for your interest - much appreciated.
 
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Mrs T 123 said:
Really? I have been having about 4/5 300ml tubs a week don't you think that is way too much
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If you think it's enough for you and you are happy with your results, then, that is all that matters :)

Best wishes RRB
 
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Mrs T 123 said:
Really? I have been having about 4/5 300ml tubs a week don't you think that is way too much
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I buy about 3*600ml tubs a week have it in coffee and tea and on fruit on the rare times I have it.
Keeps me away from eating all sorts of other rubbish.
Edit to add often have a swig straight from the pot if feeling peckish..
 
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bulkbiker said:
I buy about 3*600ml tubs a week have it in coffee and tea and on fruit on the rare times I have it.
Keeps me away from eating all sorts of other rubbish.
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Yes it certainly does fill you up - did you notice an increase in your cholesterol initially when you went higher fat or have you never had an increase? It's probably just me surprise surprise!
 
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Mrs T 123 said:
Not sure spoke to my DN but she said the combined was 2.7 and she wasn't too concerned as apparently they like it to be under 4 - I am not too concerned either as I have really upped the fats in the last six months (admittedly far too much cream, f/f greek yoghurt for days on end, lots of eggs, streaky bacon etc). - foods I would not usually really eat) and have to say I have loved it but would really prefer to get my nos. back in the 4s. I am waiting on them posting out my nos./results (if they do) and she wants to repeat the blood draw in 3 months time. If /when I get the figures I will post and let you have a look for your opinion - many thanks for your interest - much appreciated.
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Mrs T have you read this article? https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/cholesterol-basics
 
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Perhaps cholesterol is not something that needs to be worried about.
After spending the last couple of years reading about it. I remain unconvinced that higher cholesterol is something to be concerned about.
 
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Mrs T 123 said:
Yes it certainly does fill you up - did you notice an increase in your cholesterol initially when you went higher fat or have you never had an increase? It's probably just me surprise surprise!
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My DN expected to see a rise in cholesterol levels when I said I was following LCHF. She was disappointed when she saw the levels had gone down :)
 
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Mrs T 123 said:
Yes it certainly does fill you up - did you notice an increase in your cholesterol initially when you went higher fat or have you never had an increase? It's probably just me surprise surprise!
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Cholesterol numbers in my signature.. yes they have gone up but am I worried about them? no way..
I'm quite happy to take on my doctors when they mention stains as it seems I now know more than they do about T2 and cholesterol.
 
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porl69 said:
I think your heart may disagree with you on that?
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I am with you on this. A high cholestrol is not good for you.

As with all things in life, take everything in moderation, carbs, fats , calories, fibre etc and remember we are all different.
 
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