big thank you - cholesterol question

Em16 said:

my HCLF diet

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I hope you don't mean a High Carb Low Fat diet!

otherwise its all been in vain!

I was on low carb/high fat diet, and my cholesterol went through the roof. Originally, I had been following Dr. B's diet (cholesterol results were fine), but I went on to follow a keto diet. Dr. wanted to put me on stains asp, as cholesterol total was 385, not kidding. I refused, but for the next 6 months I cut out all cheeses (really hard as I love cheese) dairy, with exception of a little in coffee. I continued eating meat and chicken. I dropped Total cholesterol to 276. HDL's were a level of 116 (due to exercise, I always have good HDL's) LDL were 147, Triglycerides were 43, TC/HDL ratio was a 2.4, and LDL/HDL ratio was a 1.3. For me, I have to be careful with high levels of fat, and save cheese for holidays. Best of luck.

kimlala said:

I was on low carb/high fat diet, and my cholesterol went through the roof. Originally, I had been following Dr. B's diet (cholesterol results were fine), but I went on to follow a keto diet. Dr. wanted to put me on stains asp, as cholesterol total was 385, not kidding. I refused, but for the next 6 months I cut out all cheeses (really hard as I love cheese) dairy, with exception of a little in coffee. I continued eating meat and chicken. I dropped Total cholesterol to 276. HDL's were a level of 116 (due to exercise, I always have good HDL's) LDL were 147, Triglycerides were 43, TC/HDL ratio was a 2.4, and LDL/HDL ratio was a 1.3. For me, I have to be careful with high levels of fat, and save cheese for holidays. Best of luck.

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The important ratio is Trigs/HDL and yours was stunning..
If you are worried about heart problems get a CAC scan so you can see what is really going on rather than using cholesterol as a poor proxy.

@bulkbiker, Update on blood/cholesterol test: Cholesterol went down from 276 to 213, HDL: 118, Triglycerides: 41, LDL: 83. It has taken me just about a yr. of really monitoring dairy, cheese, ect, to get back down. Dr. pushed statins, and still thinks I take them (never have and never will, tired of fighting with Dr./medical community).

kimlala said:

@bulkbiker, Update on blood/cholesterol test: Cholesterol went down from 276 to 213, HDL: 118, Triglycerides: 41, LDL: 83. It has taken me just about a yr. of really monitoring dairy, cheese, ect, to get back down. Dr. pushed statins, and still thinks I take them (never have and never will, tired of fighting with Dr./medical community).

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Excellent, well done you!

kimlala said:

I was on low carb/high fat diet, and my cholesterol went through the roof.

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Me too! I need to lower my triglycerides in particular. I struggle with the idea of eating a lot less cheese as it plays such an important role in my life. I researched and was pleased to find a theory that increasing fibre is more helpful in lowering cholesterol than reducing fat is. Trying to keep under Dr B's 30g carbs daily, I had accepted that I just wasn't going to be able to eat much fibre. Now I am succeeding in consuming the 30g fibre recommended daily for women (not by Dr B). This is by eating a sort of pudding morning and evening which includes Slim rice, chia seeds, psyllium, ground linseed and a small portion of stewed rhubarb (the only fruit OKed by Dr B) plus whey protein and double cream. Plus about 3 portions of low carb vegetables (not with the pudding). Of course I am also trying to find ways of reducing my fat intake, but not too drastically. After all, one does have to eat SOMETHING. I won't know how well I am succeeding until my next blood test in 3-4 months time.

I just hope I will be as succesful as you have been. Congratulations! I have been surprised and relieved to find that my GP is not particularly keen to put me on statins. I was anticipating a battle.