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Physiology & Medicine / What is the risk posed by elevated blood cholesterol?

« on: 25/10/2013 22:40:06 »

3 days ago my neighbor had a storke.However, he is known by high cholester for the last 5 years. Now he is recovering but this got me thinking about this relation and what is that dangerous [spam removed] so you can say that "you are safe below that line"?

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Physiology & Medicine / Can I test myself for cholesterol, in-house ?

« on: 06/10/2013 09:01:00 »

Hey, I was thinking about this the other day since sometimes you really want to get some data when in fact you don't have time to go to the doctors and you need to know if your efforts are in vain or not? This article http://loweringcholesterolguide.com/cholesterol-diabetes-home-kit-testing/ mentions it at the bottom so I am really curious to see if exists and how accurate they are.

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Physiology & Medicine / Looking for web resources on how to lower cholesterol

« on: 15/09/2013 19:40:28 »

Hello guys,

I have been involved with cholesterol for the last 2 years and I have read a number of books but I guess
many of them just write regular things and there is nothing original or something that would give new angle when fighting cholesterol.
Can you suggest some blogs/websites that really offer something unique... 

P.S. I am not looking for ALL blogs... just the ones that really invest time in writing about cholesterol and that provide valuable information. I already know about this one http://loweringcholesterolguide.com/, just looking for something different

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Physiology & Medicine / Re: Where to start with low cholesterol diet?

« on: 13/09/2013 07:28:38 »

LOL You are right.. but I need a bit more information.This does not seam dietary to me at all!

Also my dog and I don't have same cholesterol level

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Physiology & Medicine / Where to start with low cholesterol diet?

« on: 11/09/2013 22:07:59 »

I just got back from the doctor and he has put me on a low cholesterol diet.  What the heck am I going to eat when I go to Mexico? Where do I start with this?

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Physiology & Medicine / How much does high cholesterol affects my diabetes?

« on: 08/09/2013 20:14:39 »

Hey guys,

I would like to hear your opinions on my concern. It's actually not about me here, it's my friend's issue. She has high cholesterol and constantly looking for new ways on how to lower cholesterol, while at the same time she needs to be cautious about her sugar level... Now are there any cholesterol meds that might interfere with my insulin?

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Physiology & Medicine / Re: Why does decaf coffee increase cholesterol in blood more than regular coffee?

« on: 21/08/2013 17:18:53 »

Before you shut off your coffee maker, it is important to get the facts straight: the cholesterol-raising effect of coffee is actually due to the type of bean used, and not the caffeine content. Decaffeinated coffee is often derived from Robusta beans, which may have slightly higher cholesterol-raising effects. Unlike Arabica beans (generally used for caffeinated coffee), Robusta beans are reported to have a greater ability to stimulate fatty acid production in the body. Next to drinking coffee,make sure you search for foods that lower cholesterol and help your body get rid of excess cholesterol!

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Physiology & Medicine / Re: How do eggs affect blood cholesterol levels?

« on: 23/06/2013 18:32:39 »

One large egg has about 186 mg of cholesterol — all of which is found in the yolk. Therefore, if you eat an egg on a given day, it's important to limit other sources of cholesterol for the rest of that day. Consider substituting servings of vegetables for servings of meat, or avoid high-fat dairy products for that day.
If you like eggs but don't want the extra cholesterol, use only the egg whites. Egg whites contain no cholesterol. You may also use cholesterol-free egg substitutes, which are made with egg whites. I would advise to search more information on how to lower cholesterol

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General Science / Re: Does exercise type affect cholesterol levels?

« on: 23/06/2013 18:27:54 »

Exercise has many healthy benefits. Not only can it keep your weight down, build up muscle, and reduce your risk of certain diseases, exercising regularly also has beneficial effects on the heart -– and your cholesterol levels. Unfortunately, the mechanism is still not very clear about how exactly does exercise affect your cholesterol. Bottom point is: you'll be OK as long as you sweat and exercise! use that logic. Also try to get some lowering cholesterol diet info and stick to it for at least a couple of weeks, then go back and check your cholesterol. With exercises or not, your main goal is to reduce cholesterol levels!

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Physiology & Medicine / Re: Does giving blood lower cholesterol ?

« on: 11/06/2013 21:26:41 »

The American Heart Association and other health organizations do not list donating blood as a means of lowering cholesterol and protecting yourself against heart disease. If you choose to give blood, you should not abandon other methods recommended for improving heart health. MayoClinic.com advocates that you limit the amount of cholesterol, saturated fat and trans fat in your diet. Consume as little sugar as possible, add fiber to your diet and exercise regularly. If you smoke, you should stop. I found great posts about how to lower cholesterol in just a couple of weeks on lowering cholesterol guide . com site!

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Physiology & Medicine / Re: Does milk contribute to dietary cholesterol?

« on: 11/06/2013 21:10:47 »

Dietary cholesterol is different than blood cholesterol. Dietary cholesterol is the cholesterol obtained from food. Only food from animal sources contains dietary cholesterol. Dietary cholesterol only has a slight effect on your total blood cholesterol level. A person's total fat intake, especially saturated fat, has a more significant effect on blood cholesterol levels than dietary cholesterol alone does. However, a person should still have a low-to-moderate intake of dietary cholesterol, which would be less than 300 mg for those without high blood cholesterol and 200 mg for those with high blood cholesterol.
Limit intake of egg yolks, liver and other organ meats, meat, and whole milk dairy products and generally avoid using high cholesterol foods.

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Physiology & Medicine / Re: Are Prawns Good For Me Or Not ? A Cholesterol Kweschun !

« on: 11/06/2013 21:08:14 »

Prawns cholesterol is not bad for you as a human body can not fully absorb the fats from this shellfish and prawns cholesterol, in its turn, does not raise your own cholesterol levels. Rest assured that prawns cholesterol should not be on your foods to avoid list and could be savored with pleasure. Shellfish contains a wide range of minerals and vitamins essential for your immune system. You can search for more cholesterol information here: http://loweringcholesterolguide.com/category/diet-meal-plans/

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Complementary Medicine / Re: Apple cider vinegar for cholesterol and arteries?

« on: 11/06/2013 21:06:11 »

Apple cider vinegar might know how to lower cholesterol. According to a study by the Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and published in 2009 in "Lipids in Health and Disease," apple cider vinegar reduced the amount of LDL or bad cholesterol in the blood of rabbits. It is not yet known if these results can be duplicated in humans

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Physiology & Medicine / Re: Are eggs bad for you?

« on: 25/05/2013 11:34:48 »

Chicken eggs are high in cholesterol, and a diet high in cholesterol can contribute to high blood cholesterol levels. However, how much the cholesterol in your diet can increase your blood cholesterol varies from person to person. Although eating too many eggs can increase your cholesterol, eating four egg yolks or fewer on a weekly basis hasn't been found to increase your risk of heart disease.

P.S. I know it is an old topic but perhaps some other visitors might benefit from the answer! I used to find a lot of cholesterol related things at http://loweringcholesterolguide.com/

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Physiology & Medicine / Re: Is heart disease caused by gut bacteria modifying food components?

« on: 25/05/2013 11:31:03 »

When there is too much cholesterol in your blood, it builds up in the walls of your arteries, causing a process called atherosclerosis, a form of heart disease. The arteries become narrowed and blood flow to the heart muscle is slowed down or blocked. The blood carries oxygen to the heart, and if enough blood and oxygen cannot reach your heart, you may suffer chest pain. If the blood supply to a portion of the heart is completely cut off by a blockage, the result is a heart attack.

Take a look at this lowering cholesterol diet video:

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Complementary Medicine / Re: I quit smoking the easy way

« on: 16/05/2013 14:00:13 »

You know how I quit smoking? I had issues with my cholesterol and you would agree that there is no better motivation that your health and well being. I found a great lowering cholesterol diet that basically forced me to quit smoking and concentrate on healthy food... I had to change my friends as well lol

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Complementary Medicine / Re: Lowering cholesterol

« on: 15/05/2013 11:41:47 »

I just came across the same question I was looking for. My cholesterol level is bad and I recently got my blood analysis to prove it. The doctor was all about eat healthy, maybe light jogging and stuff but how am I supposed to know what to eat, maybe it wont affect my body since no two are the same. So I can see that people here have made some good points... anyways try to read about some effective lowering cholesterol diet that can help you reduce your bad cholesterol. I hope you see this message after such long time.