Cholesterol levels

skim

northerngeezer wrote:

Hi, my brother has been diagnosed with high cholestorol levels (8.6).

Would anybody know what the equivalent value is for the U.S measurement system.

Thanks

Might be worth asking whether he can be checked for being Hypothyroid.
High cholestorol is usually a good indicator of this.

Ted_Hutchinson

northerngeezer wrote:

Would anybody know what the equivalent value is for the U.S measurement system.

Sets out how to convert into United States cholesterol measurements in mg/dl here,

Sam_26

UK target levels are currently under 5.00 mmol for 4.00 for diabetics

JennyW_2

skim wrote:

Might be worth asking whether he can be checked for being Hypothyroid.
High cholestorol is usually a good indicator of this.

could be just poor diet? I reduced mine over the last 6 months simply by cutting out chocolate and biscuits

Ted_Hutchinson

JennyW wrote:

could be just poor diet? I reduced mine over the last 6 months simply by cutting out chocolate and biscuits

Lowering Cholesterol with a Healthier Way of Eating : answer

There is a contrary opinion regarding Cholesterol figures. The case against worrying too much about high cholesterol is set out here by Joel M. Kauffman, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia,

Bill Sardi on Cholesterol

FEEDING THE IRRATIONAL FEAR OF CHOLESTEROL

Cholesterol is NOT the Cause of Heart Disease

The Cholesterol Myths: Exposing the Fallacy that Saturated Fat and Cholesterol Cause Heart Disease a review of this book but as it contains goes into quite a bit of detail it's worth reading.

Risk assessment chart for death from cardiovascular disease based on a 19-year follow-up study of a Japanese representative population. I found it interesting to see, graphically, the difference in risk factors for men/women and the different impact of the cholesterol status.

glicky

I've just been diagnosed with High Cholesterol ... the nurse said it was a 7!

I'm not all that up on cholesterol, so does anyone have any ideas what I should be doing and what I shouldn't be doing. Doctor/nurse haven't been much help, just said "cut down on fat". :rolleyes:

Are there any specific diets I should be on?

Are there any diets on this board that you can direct me to please?

Your help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Noctu

I'd like to have my cholesterol checked - not for any particular reason, just because I'd like to know (!)

I'm overweight at the moment (BMI about 28), and am on a healthy eating plan with exercise. I've lost 1.5stone with this plan slowly and surely, however does weight directly affect a cholesterol reading? Or is it more to do with the food you eat?

Where could I get it done for cheap (or free - here's hoping!!)?

Thanks!

Dumyat

why not speak with your GP surgery. many run well people clinics and would check your BP etc too.

diet can affect cholesterol levels, but some people have high cholesterol levels whatever their diet is like ..or their body weight for that matter.

Scarlett1

I had a mailshot through the post yesterday from Benecol advertising free cholesterol tests in Asda at certain areas in March/April if that is any good Noctu

angel

Boots were doing them for free last year for over 45's. I don't know if they still are but it might be worth popping into a branch and asking.