Very interesting reading!!
Having very low cholesterol DOUBLES the risk of hemorrhagic strokes in women, study finds
Researchers measured levels of LDL cholesterol, known as 'bad' because it can buildup in the arteries
For LDL cholesterol, optimal levels are generally less than 100 milligrams per deciliter of blood
But 0.8% of women with cholesterol 70 mg/dL or lower had a bleeding stroke compared to 0.4% of women with cholesterol between 100-130 mg/dL
Women's levels of triglycerides, fat found in the blood, were also measured
Those with the lowest levels had nearly double the risk of a stroke compared to women with the highest levels
Low cholesterol and low carbohydrates diet
High Overall Cholesterol but Low Ratio - is this good or bad?
Cholesterol Blood Test
Finally got LDL down below 70 mg/DL ( 1.8 mmol/L) 
High Cholesterol but high HDL
I think we need to see the actual study. Was it observational or was it a clinical trial? Were the group all on medication?
The levels of cholesterol cited in the article are also rather disturbing the value of 70 equates to 1.8 in UK units and 130 to 3.36, to achieve these type of results then the candidates must have all been on statins and probably pcsk9 inhibitors.
This may be another example of the Mail writing a "scare story" based on selected facts.
Thank you for your response. I did check the numbers.How important is to lower cholesterol as we age?
When I do a post all I am looking for is a discussion from people who had health issues.
Thanks.
I have read that Japanese research has found that those with higher cholesterol live longer. I have had a poke around for the report and it does say that it is women with Low Cholesterol levels.
The study found that 0.49% of the 27937 observed had had a bleeding stroke after an average of 19 years, all of the participants had had their lipid profile taken at the start of the study and were aged 45 and older. There may have been other contributory factors that affected these 137 women, perhaps a lipid profile at the time of the stroke would have been more indicative.
Well, my numbers are in the normal range because I inject Repatha every two weeks. I can’t tolerate statins. Also, I wondered too about the value of this research.
Is this research or observation for clinical data?
Hello
I think you should do some research on Repatha to be as sure as you can be that it is right for you. I found this when I looked it up. telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/0.... I have been told I have high cholesterol and that I need to take statins; so far I have chosen not to. Wishing you all the best and take care.
An interesting article.
I have high LDLs (203) and high total cholesterol (298). Those numbers were essentially unchanged on atorvastatin and rosuvastatin. I developed neuropathy, forgetfulness, shortness of breath, and fatigue. That’s why we changed from the statins to Repatha, plus the statins weren’t lowering the numbers and I felt miserable. I have since discovered none of those symptoms were from the statins. I have multiple myeloma. My calcium score is 0. I don’t have high blood. I’m not overweight (106#). I don’t have high blood pressure. It’s familial hypercholesterolemia. So, I wondered if the Repatha is necessary. I have an appointment tomorrow with my cardiologist. The total cholesterol and LDL are within normal range. I’m vegetarian. Any thoughts?
Total cholesterol = HDL +LDL + Triglycrede/5.
Therefore in your case 298= 203 + HDL + TG/5+ x
HDL + TG/5 = 95 + x.
HDL, should be over 60. LDL should be under 100.
TG, under 150.
AS you say you are treated for FH. Your LDL is high!!, not normal range.
Ask you cardiologist for a risk analysis.
You need answers from a medically qualified person.
Well, my doctor put me on Repatha. He’s a qualified person.
I am happy your doctor is looking after you. Do you know all your lipid numbers and risk analysis score?
LDL 181 and TC 270. Chol/HDLC ratio 4.0. That was on either rosuvastatin or atorvastatin.
Please note that I have been studying cholesterol lipid numbers for over 6 years. If you are happy with your numbers ans your doctor's medication then I am happy for you.
No, we weren’t happy with those numbers. They are now normal because I’m on Repatha every other week.
Please take a look at the article in this link:
dailymail.co.uk/health/arti...
There is a grain of truth here!
Thank you but I don’t take statins.
youtu.be/ng_A2twzSeM
Do statins wipe out good hdl? Dr Michael Mosely's found that taking Cocanut oil raises your good cholestrol by 16% I think it was. It has helped my memory considerably. Is cholestrol formed only from LDL(bad cholestrol? Dr MM also took advice from 2 experts with opposing views on whether to resume taking statins or not. He decided on the option of taking them again. I take a 10mg statin at night when cholestrol is formed and then the good HDL in the morning.
Dr. Moseley takes a statin?? That's shocking to me. I thought the premise of Intermittent Fasting is improved lipids, among other health benefits!