Lowering LDL Cholesterol Without Drugs

Chol risk Should I be concerned?

Please help me. My Cholesterol is 262 Tri 92 HDL 65 LDL 179. I have no heart problems in my familt tree, I have never been ill I am 66 years old 5'7" 148 lbs a perfect size 8. I exercise daily have followed a low fat very healthy diet for more than 20 years. A year ago my chol was 224 Tri 118 HDL 59 LDL 129. The only change in the past year is 2 months ago I went back to work full time I love working, do not feel stressed, could this have caused my numbers to jump?

What other tests can I have to determine I do not have heart disease, I do not want to start taking any drugs. I cook all our food we only eat out maybe once a month so i know there are no hidden factors in out diet, I take my lunch drink extra protein shakes and a protien bar daily and a very balanced diet.

My doctor thought the blood was mixed in the lab so ran 2nd labs the ldl went down 10 points in 3 weeks, he is stumped as to what is going on, please respond as soon as possible, thanks.

ldl

i was told by my doc my ldl had to be below 70 since i'm diabetic. my ldl is 91. i exercise regularly, eat like i'm supposed to... what else is there to do to lower my ldl naturally? any suggestions?

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i have been a vegan for 25 yrs, and yet my ldl cholesterol was mildly high. everything else was normal range. imagine my surprise . I was already eating properly and exercising.

My doctor and I agreed that it must be genetic at this point..I could turn lentils into cholesterol. so, I will use niacin, CQ10, vitamin E, and up my intake of antioxidants via food...also more oatmeal. I will not take statins.

very helpful article.

Lowering LDL without drugs or side effects

Having just attended a conference on cardiovascular disease prevention, I can tell you that when it comes to "bad" LDL cholesterol, the medical consensus remains "lower is better." Getting LDL to the AHA described "optimal" goal of under 100mg/Dl or even under 70 mg/Dl (if diagnosed as high risk) is difficult with diet and exercise alone. However, it can be done! Lifestyle change should ALWAYS be the first line of defense against high cholesterol and then, if unable to reach your LDL goal, add in prescription medication. Unfortunately, there are plenty of people who can not tolerate the side effects of cholesterol-lowering drugs, can not afford the prohibitive cost or are simply not ready to live a "medicated life." For these people, there is hope. As a dietitian specializing in helping people lower LDL with diet and exercise, I can tell you that simply adding in a few specific foods and light exercise to your day can have a DRAMATIC LDL-lowering effect. I urge all Americans to try diet and exercise FIRST to lower LDL cholesterol and in so doing, take action to prevent heart disease, the number one killer of American men and women.

--Janet Brill, Ph.D., R.D., LDN, author of Cholesterol DOWN: 10 simple steps to lower your cholesterol in 4 weeks without prescription drugs (Three Rivers Press). www.CholesterolDownBook.com

coq10

what is the consensus on coq10 ?