what are the safe limits of colesterol in the blood?
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Depends on which type.  There's Good Cholesterol (HDL) and Bad Cholesterol (LDL) and total cholesterol.\n\n- LDL level should be less than 100 milligrams per deciliter of blood:\nLess than 100 mg/dL = Optimal \n100 to 129 mg/dL = Near Optimal/ Above Optimal \n130 to 159 mg/dL = Borderline High \n160 to 189 mg/dL = High \n190 mg/dL and above = Very High \n\nYour total blood cholesterol will fall into one of these categories:\nDesirable — Less than 200 mg/dL\nBorderline high risk — 200–239 mg/dL\nHigh risk — 240 mg/dL and over\n\nHDL level should be above 40 milligrams per deciliter (40 mg/dL) of blood:\n\nhttp://preventdisease.com/home/weeklywellness84.shtml
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There is very little risk of overdosing on this product.  The only B-vitamins with any serious potential for toxicity are niacin and B6.  \n\nIn very high doses used for controlling cholesterol levels, and taken for very long periods of time, there is a risk of liver toxicity with niacin (but not niacinamide).\n\nAgain, in very high doses (300 mg/day for months to years) of B6 for a few people has apparently caused a reversible peripheral neuropathy.\n\nThe doses in this product would be safe at much higher levels than you are taking.  If you feel your panic attacks are helped by these nutrients you can safely take more to see if you improve further.\n\nIt is important to recognize that B-vitamins function as cofactors for many enzymes.  Sometimes these enzymes are genetically 'defective' and require much, much higher levels of the associated B-vitamin cofactor to properly activate the enzyme.  There are over 50 known genetic diseases that are treated with extremely high doses of the proper B-vitamin to activate the defective enzyme.  It is unknown how many people have an 'intermediate' level of function of an enzyme that may also respond to high doses of the vitamin cofactor, but it is likely that such situations are common.  For example, an important enzyme known as MTHFR (methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase) requires B2 as its cofactor. 10 -20% of the population has a genetic 'variant' of this enzyme that requires much higher doses of B2 for proper activity of the enzyme.  This particular issue plays an important role in the risk for many chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease.\n\nI realize I have kind of run on a bit here.  But you asked a very important question and sadly, many health professionals (i.e. medical doctors) do not know this basic biochemistry and therefore believe the false concept that 'high doses of b-vitamins just make expensive urine'.\n\nBest wishes and good luck.\n\nP.S.  Given your problem with panic attacks, you may also want to try taking some fish oil  supplements.  These provide important omega-3 fatty acids that are critical for the healthy functioning of your cell's membranes and also play a vital role in reducing inflammation.\nA good (not Centrum, One-D-Day or other 'Junk' supplements) multi-vitamin/mineral supplement may also be appropriate for you.
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Desired LDL is less than 3.4 mmol/L
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This varies from hospitals to hospitals and between labs, but the general normal ranges are-\n\nCholesterol: 150 - 265mg/ dL (3.9 - 6.85mmol/ L)\n\nUric acid: \nMen: 3 - 9mg/ dL\nWomen: 2.5 - 7.5 mg/ dL
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Any drug is not safe, all have side effects.  Statins are mainly safe and there are alternatives also.
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Optimal blood pressure with respect to cardiovascular risk is less than 120/80 mm Hg. However, unusually low readings should be evaluated to rule out medical causes.
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I just went thru diabetes classes and they covered this. The amounts recommended for red wine is:\n\nMen--two 4 oounce glasses daily\nWomen--one 5 ounce glass daily\n\nRed wine will raise HDL cholesterol (the good choldesterol). BUT, if you have high triglycerides (200 or more), then you should NOT have red wine, or any alcohol. It will be more damaging at that point than helpful.
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Doctors like to see the combined level, LDH, HDL, fats, 200 or below
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Having low HDL, less than 40, is a risk factor for heart disease.  Having low HDL by itself is nothing and will not do anything to you, but if at the same time you have high LDL, or diabetes, or you smoke or you have a history of premature (men less then 50 and women less then 60 years old) heart attacks in your immediate family (parents or grandparents) then the chances of you getting heart disease or having a heart attack of your own increased dramatically.
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To Lower LDL Cholesterol\nCarrot, Apple, Ginger, orange, strawberry.\nSources of B-complex Vitamins\nGreen leafy vegetables\nSources of Vitamin C [Deficiency may raise cholesterol levels.]\nParsley/coriander, kale, and green pepper (capsicum)\nSources of bioflavanoids\nGrape, parsley/coriander, and lemon/lime\nSources of Vitamin E [Improves blood circulation]\nSpinach, asparagus, and carrot\nSources of Chromium [May reduce total cholesterol and triglycerides. May raise HDL cholesterol]\nPotato, green pepper (capsicum), apple and spinach\nSources of Copper [Deficiency may raise cholesterol levels.]\nCarrot, garlic, ginger\nSources of Mangnesium [Deficiency may cause spasms of coronary arteries. May reduce total cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol.]\nBeet green, spinach, parsley/coriander, garlic\nSources of Potassium\nParsley, garlic, spinach, cantaloupe, banana\nSources of Selenium\nSwiss chard, garlic, orange\nSources of Zinc\nGinger, turnip, parsley/coriander, garlic, carrot
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For total cholesterol, Less than 200 mg/dL is desirable.  200-239 mg/dL is borderline high, and 240 mg/dL or higher  is high.  \nFor LDL, Less than 100 mg/dL is optimal, 100-129 mg/dL  is near optimal/above optimal, 130-159 mg/dL  is borderline high, 160-189 mg/dL  is high, and 190 mg/dL or higher is high.\nFor HDL, 60 mg/dL or higher is high and Less than 40 mg/dL is low.
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:-)\n\nANOTHER blood question!\n\n:-)\n\nSee this page for the reference ranges:\n\nhttp://www.uq.edu.au/vdu/HDUReferenceRanges.htm
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Cholesterol is actually produced by the liver and is a fat-like waxy substance.\n\nAlthough Cholesterol is often thought of as a "bad thing", and if too much is in the body it is, the truth is that cholesterol also has purposes important to your overall health and body function.\n\nEvery cell within the body is formed to varying degrees from cholesterol. When the cholesterol level becomes elevated, it can be dangerous, however, at the appropriate level, it plays a vital role in many functions of the body.\n\nCholesterol works to build and repair cells, produces hormones such as estrogen and testosterone, and produces bile acids proven to aid in the digestion of fat.\n\nIf you have too much cholesterol in your body, the levels build-up in the blood and cause clogging, which in turn raises the risk for heart disease and/or stroke.\n\nSome cholesterol is produced in your body while eating saturated foods made from animal-based foods such as dairy meat, eggs, which are essential components in the elevation of cholesterol. Foods such as fruits, vegetables, and grains do not contain cholesterol.\n\nMore than 50% of all adult Americans have levels of cholesterol that are too high. If you think about that, what that means is that the potential for having a heart attack and/or stroke is just teetering on the edge for millions of people.\n\nAs you will learn in this site, there are ways that cholesterol levels can be reduced. There is hope in that for every 1% you lower your cholesterol, your chance of having a heart attack and/or stroke is reduced by 2%. Not a bad ratio!\n\nThe best approach for managing your cholesterol level is to have it checked by your physician every three to five years. If you have elevated cholesterol, there are several ways you can lower your cholesterol before trying medication.\n\n\nSymptoms of high cholesterol usually are rare. High cholesterol levels are generally identified from a blood test. The symptoms seen are actually from the end-result of high cholesterol for health issues such as coronary disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease.\n\nLet us break each of these down to look at the symptoms in depth.\n\nCoronary Disease\n\nThe primary symptom associated with coronary heart disease is called Angina (chest pain). When a person experiences this, they describe a feeling of "pressure", "squeezing", or a general feeling of "someone sitting on their chest."\n\nThese symptoms can spread to the jaw, neck, or arm regions of the body and although the primary symptom is the feeling of pressure in the chest region, some individuals experience that feeling of pressure in other areas and not the chest.\n\nIn addition to the reported pressure, other symptoms can include nausea, shortness of breath, sweating, lightheadedness or dizziness, and heart palpitations.\n\nAngina can be directly correlated to coronary heart disease and should be taken seriously. However, there are other stressors such as over-exertion, high-level of emotion, or even after eating a huge meal to be considered. In these circumstances a short period of rest, five minutes or so, will reduce or eliminate the symptoms. Again, if you have any of these symptoms, it is better to be checked out by a physician than to assume everything is fine.\n\nStroke\n\nThere are four primary symptoms pertaining to a stroke although often times this is a sudden event with little or no warning.\n\nThe sudden onset of numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body \nConfusion, difficulty speaking or understanding \nSudden trouble with vision in one or both eyes \nDizziness, loss of balance, lack of coordination \nOther symptoms can include:\n\nNausea and/or vomiting \nFever \nFainting, convulsions, and even coma \nPeripheral Vascular Disease\n\nThis is a disease consisting of the blood vessels. Arteries that carry blood to your extremities become narrow or clogged. The outcome is that the bl
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HDL, LDL, Triglycerides and Cholesterol are all different things that they are testing.  \n\nThe American Heart Association provides a set of guidelines for total (fasting) blood cholesterol levels and risk for heart disease[5]:\n\nLevel mg/dL Level mmol/L Interpretation \n<200 <5.2 Desirable level corresponding to lower risk for heart disease \n200-239 5.2-6.2 Borderline high risk \n>240 >6.2 High risk \n\nHowever, as today's testing methods determine LDL ("bad") and HDL ("good") cholesterol separately, this simplistic view has become somewhat outdated. The desirable LDL level is considered to be less than 100 mg/dL (2.6 mmol/L), although a newer target of <70 mg/dL can be considered in higher risk individuals based on some of the above-mentioned trials. A ratio of total cholesterol to HDL —another useful measure— of far less than 5:1 is thought to be healthier. Of note, typical LDL values for children before fatty streaks begin to develop is 35 mg/dL.\n\nPatients should be aware that most testing methods for LDL do not actually measure LDL in their blood, much less particle size. For cost reasons, LDL values have long been estimated using the Friedewald formula: [total cholesterol] − [total HDL] − 20% of the triglyceride value = estimated LDL.\n\nIncreasing clinical evidence has strongly supported the greater predictive value of more-sophisticated testing that directly measures both LDL and HDL particle concentrations and size, as opposed to the more usual estimates/measures of the total cholesterol carried within LDL particles or the total HDL concentration.
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Triglyceride Level Classification   \nLess than 150 mg/dL  Normal \n150-199 mg/dL Borderline-high \n200-499 mg/dL High \n500 mg/dL  or higher Very high \n\nHigh triglycerides put you at increased risk for heart disease and stroke.
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Three cups of orange juice a day over a 4-week period can significantly increase HDL levels \n and improve a patient's LDL:HDL ratio, suggests this small study of healthy adults with \n moderate hypercholesterolemia. When Canadian investigators asked 25 men and women with \n elevated total and LDL cholesterol and normal triglyceride readings to drink 1, 2, or 3 cups of \n juice a day in three separate 4-week periods, those on the highest dose (750 mL) saw their \n HDL levels increase by 21% and their LDL:HDL ratio decrease by 16%. The researchers also \n observed a 30% increase in plasma triglycerides, but those readings remained in the normal \n range. \n\nVitamin C \nThe Dietary Guidelines (2005) have identified vitamin C as a “nutrient of concern” in the American adult diet, because only about 50% of U.S. adults consume adequate levels of the vitamin.(1) As you know, vitamin C is a very important antioxidant that has many functions, such as the promotion of healthy skin and gums. Vitamin C also enhances the absorption of iron from non-heme iron sources (iron-rich grains and other plant foods such as whole-grain cereals) when ingested at the same time as the iron. An easy way to make sure you get adequate amounts of vitamin C each day is by drinking orange juice. Just one 8-ounce glass of Pure Premium orange juice provides a full day’s supply of vitamin C.\n\nPotassium\nWhile you are probably aware that a potassium-rich, low-sodium diet can help maintain healthy blood pressure and help decrease the risk of stroke, a majority of your clients are not. No age group in the United States consumes the recommended level of potassium.(2) For people 14 and older, the recommended intake is 4700 milligrams/day.(2) \n\nSince potassium is found in many foods, but only in relatively small amounts, it is important to educate your clients about foods that are good sources of potassium.Pure Premium orange juice is one of these foods, containing 450 mg of potassium in an 8-ounce glass. Check out the chart below for more potassium-rich foods to recommend to your patients.(1) \n\n \n\nIf you are looking for other foods that contain potassium, try some of these: 1 baked potato (610mg), 3-ounces cooked halibut (490mg), 1/8 medium honeydew (365mg). \n\nFolate\nFolate has a wide variety of benefits including its ability to help reduce the risk of neural tube birth defects and promote healthy red blood cells. Unfortunately some Americans are not getting enough of it. An easy way to help your clients increase folate consumption is by recommending orange juice.Pure Premium orange juice is naturally a good source of folate, providing 15% of the daily value (DV). \n\n2005 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report. \nInstitute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board, 2004. Dietary Reference Intakes for Water, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, and Sulfate. National Academy Press. Washington, D.C.
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You have your cholesterol levels under control, but now your doctor says your triglycerides are still high. Triglycerides, like cholesterol, are blood fats. Research suggests that high levels increase risk for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. And very high levels (see chart) put you at risk for pancreatitis, a life-threatening inflammation of the pancreas.\n\nThe good news is that lifestyle and dietary changes can significantly reduce triglyceride levels in most people. Mayo Clinic experts offer the following tips to help lower your risk of disease:\n\n* Eat fish high in omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, mackerel, and herring.\n\n* Cut back on sugary foods, such as cookies and soda.\n\n* Cut back on alcohol.\n\n* Exercise at least 30 minutes nearly every day.\n\nThe test for triglyceride levels should be done when you are fasting and no extra triglycerides from a recent meal are present in the bloodstream. Triglyceride levels after a meal may be 10 times higher than fasting levels.