most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-06-18T21:02:27Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/question/41563 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/41563/22-year-old-with-high-cholesterol Chris 2011-06-01T19:22:16Z 2013-04-28T21:47:31Z

<p>Just had a blood test done and my results came back with a total cholesterol of 267. Of course the doc called and said he was a bit concerned as high cholesterol runs in the family. He gave me the typical "watch your cholesterol-rich and high-fat foods" speech and told me to come back in a year to have it checked again. But, he didn't mention anything about the breakdown of total cholesterol, which looks like this: </p> <p>Triglycerides: 59 HDL: 111 LDL: 144 VLDL: 12</p> <p>I've been eating pretty clean Paleo since January (about 90% of the time). Typical day consists of two eggs with salsa, two slices of bacon and a glass of coconut milk for breakfast, a big salad with grilled chicken, olive oil and balsamic for lunch, and grilled veggies and a protein (typically beef or pork) for dinner. Supplementing with 5,000 IU of Vitamin D, 3,600 mg of fish oil and a multivitamin. Lift heavy for 20 minutes 3-4 times a week, spring once a week and walk for 30+ minutes almost every day. </p> <p>I'm 6'1", 156 lbs with a body fat percentage around 10. </p> <p>I don't think I have any reason to be concerned, but of course the doc and my parents think I should cut the eggs and bacon and eat more whole grains (which ain't gonna happen). </p> <p>Thoughts? </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/41563/22-year-old-with-high-cholesterol/41572#41572 pamipoi 2011-06-01T20:17:44Z 2011-06-01T20:17:44Z

<p>You could always find a new doctor...</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/41563/22-year-old-with-high-cholesterol/41574#41574 Travis Culp 2011-06-01T20:42:20Z 2011-06-01T20:42:20Z

<p>If the doctor didn't say, "first off, you have excellent TGs and HDL..." then you should stop listening to him. </p> <p>Sounds like you have a pretty good diet that should keep you healthy for a long time. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/41563/22-year-old-with-high-cholesterol/41587#41587 Fred B 2011-06-01T21:38:50Z 2011-06-01T21:38:50Z

<p>It's only "high" because of your high HDL - which is a good thing. </p> <p>This is a great example of how total cholesterol can be misleading (even meaningless). If your doctor was only looking at the total (which seems unlikely, yet possible) a person with this breakdown would have received a thumbs up:</p> <p>HDL: 10 TRG: 300 LDL: 120</p> <p>Which I would argue is a cause for concern. I'm surprised he didn't say anything about the low TRG and high HDL. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/41563/22-year-old-with-high-cholesterol/41593#41593 Jack Kronk 2011-06-01T21:55:42Z 2011-06-01T21:55:42Z

<p>dude, you aced the test. your numbers look great.</p> <p>well done. welcome to the whacky world of conventional medicine. </p> <p>and better yet, of course, welcome to paleohacks.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/41563/22-year-old-with-high-cholesterol/41608#41608 Mike 2011-06-01T23:12:26Z 2011-06-01T23:12:26Z

<p>Chris, </p> <p>As I understand, LDL is frequently calculated rather than directly measured. There are different equations for calculating it too. </p> <p>I'd suggest searching around on Archevore/PaNu and on Dr. Davis's Heartscan blog for more info on that.</p> <p>These blogs would also have good info re the composition of LDL and percentage of it being VLDL.</p> <p>Mike</p>