What's helps lower cholesterol?

Mine is 248. My Triglicerides are high though (365), so I think that factors into the total number.

No more beer?

Doctor suggested fish oil gel caps 2,000mg's per day. I dunno.

9 ways to lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol level as follows.

1 Drugs such as statins.  2 Lose weight. 3 Physical exercise such as walking. 3 Avoid saturated fat by substituting canola or olive oil for cooking and cutting back on meats. 4 Eat more  fruits and vegetables. 5 Eat more oatmeal. 6 Eat more nuts. 7 Eat more fatty fish. 8 Drink red wine. 9 Drink green tea.

 Noted.

Search,
 Cholesterol is not the problem in our bodies.  The real problem is inflammation and inflammation is caused by sugar.  Just look at your own numbers for Triglycerides.  Sugar is what destroys are bodies.
The drug companies have been pulling one of the largest scams on all of us with this high cholesterol BS.  Its the drug companies that have kept lowering the numbers for what our cholesterol levels such be, so that they can get the entire world on these drugs.
Whatever you, donot listen to Thirdperson and start taking cholesterol drugs. There has been all kinds of new research out showing this.  Study this yourself and you will find the right answers for your body.
Theres all kinds of studies you can find where people with lower cholesterol levels actually had more heart attacks then people who had higher levels.  Those meds cause all kinds of muscle problems, liver problems, parkinsons, dementia, memory loss and the list goes on.

You just have to control the sugar and eat healthier.  Stuff like more fiber as one example.  So much really good info on the net about how to eat healthy, its like a free medical degree.
Doctors have been brain washed by the drug companies for so long, they dont even realize that theres natural stuff over there to help us.  Instead they just keep writing drugs, so they can go on more drug company vacations.

Also dont be afraid to eat saturated fats, another total scam pulled on us.

and before you think about using canola oil, you might want to read exactly what canola oil is.
https://breathing.com/articles/canola-oil.htm

just like food companies have screwed all of us with high fructose syrup, the oil companies have been spoon feeding us canola oil poison.

Best oil to use is olive oil, but you will have to find the real ones and not a lot of the garbage they sell in stores.
But coconut oil is by far the best oil on the planet to use.  Do your own research on it and you will find all the info you need.   Places around the world that use coconut oil as their main oil, dont almost zero heart disease.

https://www.drsinatra.com/the-great-cholesterol-myth


One of my top missions has been is to educate people on the true cause of heart disease, and it’s not cholesterol. Most doctors and cardiologists are still testing their patients’ cholesterol numbers and wearing out their prescription pads with orders for prescription-lowering statin drugs. Meanwhile the true cause of heart disease, inflammation, is still largely ignored.

The Great Cholesterol Myth

When I was invited to co-author a book with Dr. Jonny Bowden—a leading nutritionist who knows my position on statin therapy and the over-treating of cholesterol numbers instead of people—I jumped at the opportunity to spread this message even wider.  Our new book, The Great Cholesterol Myth was just released. In fact, some of you may have caught my interview about the book on The 700 Club . The airing helped  more people become aware of what’s really important when it comes to heart health.  

Here are just a few of the many facts Dr. Bowden and I shared in the book:

• The hypothetical link between high levels of total cholesterol and heart disease has NEVER been proven. It’s a diagnosis conjured up to serve drug companies who want to sell cholesterol-lowering statin drugs.

• Cholesterol levels are a poor predictor of heart attacks. Only about 50% of heart attack victims have high cholesterol levels, and 50% of people who have high cholesterol do not have heart disease.

• Recent studies suggest statin drugs are associated with a higher risk of diabetes, which is a major risk factor for heart disease.

Dr. Bowden and I agree that while Big Pharmacies are busy raking in over $31 billion annually by selling high-cholesterol drugs with terrible side effects to unknowing victims, their success is putting the American public’s health at risk.

Plus, all of this erroneous focus on high cholesterol is diverting research dollars away from the real cause of heart disease—inflammation. 

Chronic Inflammation and Heart Disease

Chronic inflammation is a major predictor of coronary artery disease. Studies show elevated levels of CRP (inflammation) puts you at twice the risk of dying from cardiovascular-related problems as those with high cholesterol. Your doctor can order a CRP blood test, and while results may vary by lab you generally want a reading below one.

Now it’s your turn: Has your doctor tested your inflammation levels? 

Search, like with everything in life, its all about the dollars.  Drug companies and food companies could care less about us, all they want to do is line their pockets.

Heres another little example.  Drug companies sell aspirin.  They stole this from mother nature.  Instead of taking aspirin, you could be taking white willow bark from which aspirin comes from, but without the side effects.   The list goes on and on.

drug companies and food companies must truly hate the internet, because all their BS lies can now so easily be exposed for all to see.  If our own govt wasnt in bed with these pricks, they could help the population be healthy.  More money in making people sick and then treating them, then there is in having all of us healthy.

cd

and theres all kinds of lawsuits about cholesterol meds causing people to get diabetes.  How nice, then they can sell you diabetes meds lolll

According to American Heart Association, inflammation hasn't been proven to be a cause of cardiovascular disease.  More research is needed. For some people, diet and lifestyle changes are enough .  For others, medication may be needed.  Your doctor is the best judge.

search, i think the best thing i've done for my overall health was to limit wheat and gluten.  i used to get sick twice a year for a week each time (wore throat/bad cold/coughing).  i used to have heartburn periodically.  i had muscle aches and occasional stomach problems.  nothing major but just issues that came up frequently.  i cut out wheat and gluten for the most part and i rarely have any of those issues. 

this isn't scientific but i tend to side with cd.  i think inflammation is the issue and if yo can limit the things that cause inflammation, your overall health will improve. 

i also cut out dairy a long time ago (other than the occasional ice cream) and i drink less and eat less sugar although i still eat too much sugar.


before going on drugs or trying some low fat diet, i'd try eliminating wheat and gluten for 30 days and see what that does.  i think wheat and gluten are the second worst things we eat on a regular basis.  just after trans fats/shitty oils and just before sugar. 

Good info guys, thanks a lot for the input and tips. No way in hell will I take any bs medication. I eat healthy, train 6 days a week and positively can play 4 quarters of college football without a problem, and that's no garbage either.

Just frustrated with this number after 30 years of gym time.

Test me again in 30 days after no beer at all.

You guys really know your stuff. Cd and Club especially. Glad I asked. Thanks a million.

Tremendous read.

Search,
 Theres no doubt if you arent eating much sugar, your Triglycerides numbers are direct result of the booze.

Your not supposed to have booze for at least 3 days before taking test.  Go a month without booze and your numbers should drop bigtime.
Also go get the CRP test to measure your inflammation, you will sleep better at night

Lowering inflammation is slightly different from lowering cholesterol.  More sleep, massage, yoga, soy milk and less stress lower inflammation. 

Otherwise, lowering cholesterol and inflammation have ways in common.    Eat more omega3 fats found in fish, walnuts, canola and olive oil.  Limit trans and saturated fats. Eat more fruits, grains and vegetables. Exercise often and lose weight.  Drink green tea.

Why do you keep telling him to eat canola oil?  its pure poison
do some damn research.

coconut oil is the best oil, then olive oil.

What's a crp test?

I had a CMP test, is that the same?

C-reactive protein (CRP),

measures how much inflammation you have.

with all the exercising you do, once you cut back on booze, your tri numbers should go down

Easy to agree with coconut and olive oils. However canola is recognized as safe by U.S. Food and Drug Administration and mainsteam medical community.  No sound scientific studies have proven unusual health risks or a link between canola oil and disease. 

well thats your first mistake believing what the FDA TELLS YOU TO BELIEVE.  Guess you havent figured out that they are in bed with big business.
But hey you keep believing what our govt tells you, after all they got your best interests at heart.
A fool and his health is soon parted

Everybody learns in this thread I think - glad I opened it.

Cd, you really know your stuff, thanks for taking the time brother.

 

Your welcome Search, anytime.    I do tons of reading and dont let dinosaur doctors who are bought and paid for by the drug companies, control me anymore.   Everything the drug company makes, can be found in nature, but natures stuff is safer.

Heres a little cholesterol fact

Why Cholesterol Can’t Explain “The French Paradox”!

The cholesterol level for an average French male is between 250 and 275. A “dinosaur doctor” would say: “That’s not good!”

But, guess what? The French have the lowest incidence of heart problems in Western Europe, despite consuming foods that are high in fat and cholesterol. This certainly shows that total cholesterol is no danger.

ITS ALL ABOUT THE SUGAR

I used to take lipitor.  Then i got diabetes.

Guess what they are now finding out, statins cause people to develop diabetes.
 Guess our FDA forgot to tell us about that one or maybe they were just looking the other way when the drug companies came to them

^ I'm very sorry to hear about your diabetes. The Pharms most definitely have a grip on all of us because most of us have no idea what's going on.. Your research has helped me - take comfort in that. Hope your're okay and again, thank you.  I'll proceed with your help.

Please....keep me posted on how you're doing.... PM.

CD.

No proof that US Food and Drug Administration was purchased by big business. Safe status was granted after years of research by impartial professionals in fields of nutrition, biology and food science. 

Reputable sources have debunked myths of canola oil.  Mayo clinic, WebMD, Snopes, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, American Diabetic Association, Health Canada, CANSA, Purdue University, Oregon state university, University of Nebraska, etc.

NEVER TAKE STATINS!

CD I thought I was alone, nice to read this

I hate to burst your bubble, but all the very organizations that you listed are the very ones you shouldnt be listening to.  My God they are all bought and paid for by the drug companies.
Hey you do whatever you want, its your body and life, just years from now, dont say somebody didnt warn you to stop listening to those groups.  Those groups love nothing better then have their friends at the drug companies, taking care of us.
They told us fructose was safe and good for us years ago.  Guess what, its a friggin poison causing all kinds of health problems.
Go right ahead keep sucking down canola oil, when there is actual good oils out there for you.

Like i said good luck with your health and the groups you listen to.