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Cholesterol Support

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High cholesterol

I was on statins for years as I had a bad family history. Came off then in may and just had my blood checked. My cholesterol was 6 and hdl was 1.3. I'm post...

I was on statins for years as I had a bad family history. Came off then in may a...

Your Personalized Dietary Guidelines - No More Guessing

The great confusion about dietary guidelines is over. You can get a test that will provide you with detailed dietary guidelines for your specific genetic...

The great confusion about dietary guidelines is over. You can get a test that wi...

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6.7 chol - active & pseudo healthy eater

Okay. I just got back from doctor. I had a TIA 2 years ago, & 6.7chol now. I run but stopped most after TIA. I eat healthy but chocolate almonds etc. What can...

Okay. I just got back from doctor. I had a TIA 2 years ago, & 6.7chol now. I run...

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Cholesterol lower

Went into hospital on Wednesday with chest pain they did bloods I told them I was on lipitor so they did my cholesterol even though I was not fasting my...

Went into hospital on Wednesday with chest pain they did bloods I told them I wa...

RELUCTANT TO TAKE STATINS

Hello everyone, Two years ago I was diagnosed with erosive RA. I was a competitive elite endurance athlete most of my life. I've never smoked and was never...

Hello everyone, Two years ago I was diagnosed with erosive RA. I was a competit...

LDL = 20 , HDL= 27, NO heart attack thank goodness.

I've been through hell for three years now. I'm writing a book but will say that I've had enough of statins

I've been through hell for three years now. I'm writing a book but will say that...

Getting Off Statins - Update - My Latest Blood-Work Results - July 28, 2017

All values expressed in mmol/l unless otherwise specified: Fasting Glucose - 5.0 Triglycerides (TG) - 0.61 Total cholesterol (TC) - 5.39 ^ LDL-C - 2.78 ^ HDL-C...

All values expressed in mmol/l unless otherwise specified: Fasting Glucose - 5.0...

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Feeling scared

Hi my name is Sue and I have just had a call from my doctors office to say that I have a cholesterol level of 8.7 and I have had to make an appointment. I...

Hi my name is Sue and I have just had a call from my doctors office to say that ...

Cholesterol numbers

What are these levels of cholesterol.. 1.5.....4.2/5.9. They sound like cholesterol risk factors not actually levels.. Like 90. Or. 110. Or even 200 the...

What are these levels of cholesterol.. 1.5.....4.2/5.9. They sound like choles...

FH and elevated lp(a)

Hey all. I'm sorry this is a blast from the past but i am now armed with alot more info which i wanted to share with you all especially the members who have...

Hey all. I'm sorry this is a blast from the past but i am now armed with alot mo...

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Shopping

Hi My cholesterol is high. I am forever reading food labels. Is there a card or guide or app I can take shopping with me to help.

Hi My cholesterol is high. I am forever reading food labels. Is there a card or...

Dry skin

Hi my whole body and legs have gone very dry and itchy anyone reccommend something to soothe it Thanks

Hi my whole body and legs have gone very dry and itchy anyone reccommend somethi...

New level

So, I recently had my cholesterol retested and it was down to 7.2 I know this is still high but it was 9.3 in December. I haven't taken any mess and haven't...

So, I recently had my cholesterol retested and it was down to 7.2 I know this is...

Feeling lethargic

I had four stents in 2009 at NewDelhi. I was having no problems and was eating everything normally. Now again 15 days back one more stent was put. But my...

I had four stents in 2009 at NewDelhi. I was having no problems and was eating ...

Low carb high fat diet effect on cholesterol

I have spent the last 10 weeks on a low carb high fat (LCHF) diet. Blood results before (in brackets) and after: Triglycerides 1.8 (3.1) LDL 2.2 (6.2) HDL 7.1...

I have spent the last 10 weeks on a low carb high fat (LCHF) diet. Blood results...

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Violey

I was put on statins and only took them for 12 days now I am full of pain can't grip anything full lof pain in my knees arms wrists shoulder, anything I can...

I was put on statins and only took them for 12 days now I am full of pain can't ...

Vitamin C Transforms Stem Cells into Heart Muscle!

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Linus Pauling's Therapy® About the Cause, and the safe, effective, simple, non...

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Linus Pauling's specific therapy for cardiovascular and heart diseases are high dosages of two essential nutrients; vitamin C and the amino acid lysine....

Linus Pauling's specific therapy for cardiovascular and heart diseases are hig...

Proargi 9 plus

Hi First time poster. I'm a 49 aged male and was diagnosed with high chlorestrol when i was 18 and have been taking medication over that period up to 12...

Hi First time poster. I'm a 49 aged male and was diagnosed with high chlorestro...

Medication alternative?

Hi everyone I'm new here. I'm 67 and 1 year ago began a statin. Only recently did I start with pain/lethargy and it was so severe I quit my medication. I want...

Hi everyone I'm new here. I'm 67 and 1 year ago began a statin. Only recently di...

Wish someone would have warned me.....

I am a 56 year old female 135 lbs 5'3\" with high cholesterol. It has been high since I reached about 40 years of age and is hereditary. My cholesterol stays...

I am a 56 year old female 135 lbs 5'3\" with high cholesterol. It has been high ...

High HDL

TOTAL CHOL 5.3 HDL 2.6 TRI 1.02 LDL 2.3 Hi my levels tend to fluctuate quite a bit but HDL is nearly always around 2-2.6. Ratio's are good but HDL seems high....

TOTAL CHOL 5.3 HDL 2.6 TRI 1.02 LDL 2.3 Hi my levels tend to fluctuate quite a b...

One year on statins

I can't take it any more. Lethargy, muscle pain. Never was like this. I've stopped my statin. I need an OTC replacement. Help.

I can't take it any more. Lethargy, muscle pain. Never was like this. I've stop...

Ubiquinol (Coenzyme Q10), Clopidogrel and Blood Pressure medication

Does anyone know if Coenzyme Q10 can safely be taken along with Clopidogrel (anti-platelet) and blood pressure medication? Some sources online seem to be...

Does anyone know if Coenzyme Q10 can safely be taken along with Clopidogrel (ant...

A Plant-Based Diet Can Taste Good - Recipes

I have written several posts on my dietary and lifestyle changes in this forum. The response by some members of the forum have been the equivalent of 'Yuck! I...

I have written several posts on my dietary and lifestyle changes in this forum. ...

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can't lose weight

I am 76 years old, in the last two years I had open heart surgery for 5 bypasses, then had two strokes, that zeroed me for about 2 years; finally I recovered...

I am 76 years old, in the last two years I had open heart surgery for 5 bypasses...

Oatmeal and Cholesterol

Sorry that post was so short. I am wondering if the oatmeal hype is true. I am not a big fan of the way it tastes. I would much prefer to eat a whole...

Sorry that post was so short. I am wondering if the oatmeal hype is true. I a...

Oatmeal

Is Oatmeal important?

Is Oatmeal important?

Cholesterol Measures and the Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke

EDUCATIONAL POST - PLEASE SHARE Total cholesterol, on its' own, is of little value and is not indicative of your cardiovascular health. Total cholesterol...

EDUCATIONAL POST - PLEASE SHARE Total cholesterol, on its' own, is of little val...

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New here looking for advice

Hello This is my first post on here. I saw that this page was recommended on the NHS website. I'm a 29 year old female and back in January I joined a local gym...

Hello This is my first post on here. I saw that this page was recommended on the...