Lower Carb, High in Healthy Fats, Lots of Greens, Moderate Protein and my total cholesterol number (CT Heart Scan)

[Jockboy17]

Diagnosed in Jan of 2019, 52 y.o, mild symptoms at this point (hoping to keep it that way through meds, exercise, diet, self care, love, compassion.....). Saw Dr. Mischley 2 weeks ago and she ordered a blood panel specific for PD. My total cholesterol number was well over 300. I've been eating "Lower Carb, High in Healthy Fats, Lots of Greens, Moderate Protein" for at least 8 years. I loved the impact of that style of eating. I had improved energy, mental clarity and asthma like conditions and other gastrointestinal stuff disappeared. Obviously disappointed with the PD dx with all of my attention to diet and exercise over the years but what the F ever. Gotta role with it. But anyway, my PCP was floored by my cholesterol numbers, Laurie concerned as well and my Neurologist concerned also. So on my own I ordered a CT heart scan. My calcium score came back "0". No concern re any coronary events in the present or foreseeable future. I report this as I know we are all looking to slow, stop or reverse progression and diet is a big deal. I'm not sure how this information is going to influence me as I was considering some modifications based on the high total cholesterol numbers. The total cholesterol number has been high ever since I have started this style of eating. My internal numbers like triglycerides, hdl and particle size have always come back top notch. John

[nourilo]

Is it difficult to get an appointment with Dr Mischley?

[Jockboy17 in reply to nourilo]

not difficult to get, just have to wait to see her. she's 2-3 months out for initial visit.

[nourilo in reply to Jockboy17]

Thank you!

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I saw the following tweet this morning:

twitter.com/lowcarbgp/statu...

By Dr Unwin, a low carb advocate out of the UK.

What was interesting to me is the attached slide attributed to a Prof Sikaris...

“If you doctor wants...”

[park_bear]

No worries. Calcium counts. Cholesterol has got a bad rap but its involvement in cardiovascular disease is secondary. See my writing here:

A Tale Of Two Studies Leads To A Deeper Understanding Of Cardiovascular Disease

tinyurl.com/y6agl45j

[Jockboy17 in reply to park_bear]

wow you're good