Hoe is total cholestrol calculated?
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Total = LDL + HDL + Trig/5
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Take over the counter niacine, it lowers the LDL and elevates the HDL.  It really works, I use it, and my LDL was abnormal.
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According to the National Institutes of Health's National\nCholesterol Education Program Study, total cholesterol\nshould be less than 200 mg/dl (fasting or nonfasting). But you should also pay attention to the cholesterol components\nLDL-cholesterol ("bad"cholesterol) and HDL-cholesterol ("good" cholesterol). Tne NCEP study shows the following:\n        LDL-Cholesterol\n             <100       optimal\n             100-129    near optimal/above optimal\n             130-159    borderline high\n             160-189    high\n             >190       very high\n        Total Cholesterol\n             <200       desirable\n             200-239    borderline high\n             >240       high\n        HDL-Cholesterol\n             <40        low\n             >60        high\nNote that a high HDL-cholesterol is desirable because this type of cholesterol prevents the formation of hardened\narteries, whereas LDL-cholesterol promotes the deposition of cholesterol plaques on the arteries and thus causing\natherosclerotic coronary (heart) vascular disease predisposing one to a heart attack.\nAnother fatty substance in the blood, the elevation of which predisposes one to heart disease are TRIGLYCERIDES.\nAgain according to the NCEP study:\n       Normal triglycerides           <150 mg/dl\n       Borderline-high triglycerides  150-199 mg/dl\n       High triglycerides             200-499 mg/dl\n       Very high triglycerides        >500 mg/dl\nIf you have risk factors such as cigarette smoking\nsymptoms of heart disease, high blood pressure,\ndiabetes and post-coronary artery bypass, you have to seriously consider lowering your total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides by modifications in your lifetsyle, body weight, diet, exercise, and use of cholesterol-lowering drugs. If you do not have the above risk factors, it may still be prudent to maintain optimal levels of above substances since in the long run as one ages, one may acquire these risk factors. Consult your physician for cholesterol testing, drug intervention, and lifestyle changes.
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Here is an online calculator http://www.alexnolan.net/onlinetools/weightwatcherspointscalculator.htm\nAnd here is the formula if you want to calculate yourself.\nhttp://www.healthyweightforum.org/eng/articles/weight_watchers_points/
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http://www.cc.ysu.edu/~dmsewell/hwp.cgi\n\nDo the chart.
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To reduce Serum Cholestrol without medication, adopt a lifestyle that is conducive to normal blood lipids. What’s normal? Total cholesterol (T-Chol) less than 200 mg/dl, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-Chol)--the “lethal cholesterol”--less than 100 mg/dl, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-Chol)--the “healthy cholesterol”--more than 40 mg/dl. \n\nHere are the top 10 ways to improve your cholesterol levels. \n1. Decrease saturated fat intake. Saturated fats are found in all meats, skin from poultry, and tropical oils such as palm and coconut oil. Hydrogenated fats also count as saturated fat. You can’t eliminate them completely, but work at reducing the amount you eat.\n\n2. Decrease refined carbohydrates. When you eat too many refined carbohydrates (such as those in cake, candy, cookies, soda, and pasta), they can be converted to saturated fat by the body, and that can raise cholesterol levels.\n\n3. Increase fruit and vegetable intake. Research shows that as the servings of fruits and vegetables increase, T-Chol and especially LDL decreases (1). Your mother was right: eat your veggies!\n\n4. Eat 2-3 servings of cold-water fish such as tuna, salmon, or sardines every week. The omega-3 fatty acids help reduce cholesterol levels. Just don’t deep-fat fry the fish or add a lot of mayonnaise to your tuna salad.\n\n5. Exercise regularly. This is the only sure way to increase HDL-Chol levels. The more intense the exercise, the more HDL-Chol levels go up.\n\n6. Quit smoking. Cigarette smoking raises T-Chol and destroys HDL-Chol. Find a way to quit--whatever it takes--but do it.\n\n7. Take a fish oil supplement every day. Omega-3 fatty acids, specifically the EPA found in fish oil, can help lower cholesterol levels; a good target is 2-3 grams per day. Taking more should be done only after consulting with your healthcare professional.\n\n8. Drink green tea every day--hot or cold--or take a dietary supplement with the phytonutrient theaflavin in it. Both have been shown to lower cholesterol--especially LDL-Chol (2).\n\n9. Add almonds and plant sterols to your diet every day (3). Almonds contain omega-3 fatty acids and are high in fiber. Plant sterols are found in margarines such as Smart Balance.\n\n10. Use psyllium fiber three times per day. Recent research has shown that the fiber in Metamucil and similar products can lower both T-Chol and LDL-Chol--and constipation will be the least of your problems!\n\nHere’s a bonus: if you have weight to lose, lose it. Carrying extra body fat sets the body on a cycle of producing more saturated fat and subsequently more cholesterol than we need. You can lower your cholesterol without losing weight, but it’s easier if you do.\n\nTwo things: work with your doctor as you make these lifestyle changes. Getting serum lipids tested regularly is very important so that you’ll know what is and isn’t effective. Your physician should know what you’re doing to deal with the issue. \n\nSecond, and most importantly, if you’ve done all you can and your cholesterol is still too high, discuss taking a medication such as a statin to lower it. It’s more important to get your cholesterol in the normal range than it is to be stubborn about taking medications. \n\nReferences:\n1.Djousse, L., et al. Fruit and vegetable consumption and LDL cholesterol: the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Family Heart Study. Am J Clin Nutr. 2004; 79(2):213-7. \n2.David J. Maron, et al. Cholesterol-lowering effect of a theaflavin-enriched green tea extract: a randomized controlled trial. Arch Intern Med; 2003.163(12):1448-53. \n3.Jenkins DJ, et al. Effects of a dietary portfolio of cholesterol-lowering foods vs. lovastatin on serum lipids and C-reactive protein. JAMA. 2003;290(4):502-10.
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Actually you can check their blood glucose with a standard blood glucose monitor. You can buy one at Wal-Mart. Their bloodsugar should be exactly the same as a human's 80-120 mg/dl. As for cholesterol, you will need a veterinarian to do that.
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Count Chocula......: )
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LDL CHOLESTEROL\nLess than 100 Optimal Goal\n100 to 129 Close to Optimal\n130 to 159 Borderline High\n160 to 189 High\n190 or higher Very high (definite risk)\nHDL CHOLESTEROL\nLess than 40 Low (High Risk)\n60 or higher High (Optimal)\nTRIGLYCERIDES\nLess than 150 Optimal Goal\nTOTAL CHOLESTEROL\nLess than 200 Optimal Goal\n200 to 239 Borderline High\n240 or higher High
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LDL (calc) means it was calculated.  If they didn't flag it, you probably aren't at high risk for anything.
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Check out this website. It answers all questions on cholesterol levels!\n\nhttp://www.heartpoint.com/Choltreatment.html#anchor312976
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cholesterol oxidation products
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No connection, as far as my personnal experience is concerned. My cholestrol was at 350, but my BP was 120/80 in 1996.
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Doctors like to see the combined level, LDH, HDL, fats, 200 or below
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Your total cholesterol should be below 200 mg/dL.  Your HDLs are good and your LDLs are borderline high.   <100 mg/dL is optimal, 100-129 near optimal and 130-159 borderline high.  The HDLs counteract the LDL somewhat but you still need to monitor your diet and increase exercise.  Your health care provider may want to start you on a "statin" med if you are unable to lower LDLs on your own.
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Recomended daily allowance of trans fats are 0gms
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go to www.fitday.com\nit is free you enter all the food you ate that day and it calculates calories,fat,carbs,protien.wheres my ten points?