Hello! I had a cholesterol check as recommended by my GP a couple of months ago. then my nurse told me that i have mixed hyperlipidemia, but i am not super sure if she is right. I am an obese male 40 years old. Do you have any input if my values are alright or not?
Total Cholesterol: 4.8 mmol
LDL 3.5 mmol
HDL 1.2 mmol
Triglycerides 0,8 mmol
Total/HDL: 4
Thanks in advance!
Welcome to our forum Andy. I've never heard of the term 'mixed hyperlipidemia'. Hyperlipidemia means elevated levels of LDL-C in your blood.
Your LDL-C is too high relative to what are considered optimal levels of 2.6 mmol/l or less.
Your HDL-C is too low relative to optimal levels of 1.6 mmol/l or higher.
Your triglyceride value is excellent but is inconsistent with your statement that you are obese. Most obese individuals tend to have very high triglyceride values.
Please provide your height and weight and if you routinely exercise.
It is also important to monitor these values at least annually or even quarterly if you are embarking on a lifestyle modification to improve your health.
Monitoring your blood bio-markers for incremental improvement is a way of getting positive reinforcement for good behaviour, which will encourage you to make your dietary and lifestyle changes permanent.
Elevated LDL and reduced HDL implies that you may have an inflammatory diet or lifestyle (lack of exercise). Cholesterol is a repair mechanism used by the body deal with an inflammatory condition.
Correct the condition and the cholesterol value will naturally decline. Cholesterol is not a villain, it is used by the body for tissue repair and the objective is not to eliminate it but to return it to normal values through dietary and exercise modification.
Watch this video for foods that will help lower LDL and elevate HDL.
youtu.be/Pvemf6dk8JQ 9 minutes.
Remember that exercising daily is equally important so be sure to walk at a brisk pace 30-60 minutes per day.
Hello!
Thanks for the informative answer! Yes i do exercise appx 55 minutes 4 times a week. Moderate biking to work.
My height is 5ft9.5(177cm) and the weight atm 257 lbs.
The month before the test i had been eating fairly healthy. I don't know if that explains the good triglyceride value?
Thank for replying Andy.
Yes, I see now that you are overweight for your frame. I'm assuming that additional weight is not all muscle.
Congratulations, it sounds as though you have embarked on dietary and lifestyle modifications.
What is important now is to continue on this path. Getting bi-monthly blood tests will provide you with the positive reinforcement you will need. You should also get a wearable tracking device like a Fitbit to monitor your actual physical activity.
I'm very happy to see your triglycerides below 1.0 mmol/l.
Keep doing what you're doing.
For the record, I had a triple-bypass in 2015 and made the same modifications and lost 40 lbs and am now at my optimal weight and blood bio-markers - I feel great and am more energetic. I have read extensively on cholesterol, cardiovascular disease and other related health matters so that I fully understand why and how the body functions with respect to metabolism.
If you need any more motivation from time to time you can message me privately.
Good luck and let me know if any more questions for now.
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