Cholesterol question

[SkinnyGuy84]

hey guys,

im bulking again, and im eating more red meat. im also eating whole eggs and bad cholesterol runs in my family. im 23 years old and i weight 195lbs. im still doing moderate cardio 3 days a week and heavy lifting. also i take a multi vit. and flax oil. will my cardio and lifting schedule help keep my cholesterol down? or should i just cut down on red meats and take out the yolks?

thanks!

[Mr I]

good advice above, also take your omega 3,6,9's t5o help boost HDL - good cholesterol

[Bouncer]

Fish Oil is an important supplement for you. This is what I take. http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...lang=en-US&s=1

[FitnessBrat]

You're still eating "clean" which is a plus for you. I'd be careful on the red meat.

[SkinnyGuy84]

wow thanks for the quick responses! one question though, are the different types of cholesterol independent? LDL and i think HDL? meaning that if the good is high and the bad is low, that is ideal, correct? but what if they both are high? im just a little confused.
also i eat raw oats in my shakes, but i dont cook them. i eat about 4 whole eggs and 2 yolks. i buy the more expensive types of eggs cuz they just seem to look better when i crack them(the yolks are darker in color) I do munch on almonds in between meals too.

[latin22]

total cholesterol level

Less than 200 mg/dL: Desirable
If your LDL, HDL and triglyceride levels are also at desirable levels and you have no other risk factors for heart disease, total blood cholesterol below 200 mg/dL puts you at relatively low risk of coronary heart disease. Even with a low risk, however, it’s still smart to eat a heart-healthy diet, get regular physical activity and avoid tobacco smoke. Have your cholesterol levels checked every five years or as your doctor recommends.

200–239 mg/dL: Borderline-High Risk
If your total cholesterol falls between 200 and 239 mg/dL, your doctor will evaluate your levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol and triglycerides. It's possible to have borderline-high total cholesterol numbers with normal levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol balanced by high HDL (good) cholesterol. Work with your doctor to create a prevention and treatment plan that's right for you. Make lifestyle changes, including eating a heart-healty diet, getting regular physical activity and avoiding tobacco smoke. Depending on your LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and your other risk factors, you may also need medication. Ask your doctor how often you should have your cholesterol rechecked.

240 mg/dL and over: High Risk
People who have a total cholesterol level of 240 mg/dL or more typically have twice the risk of coronary heart disease as people whose cholesterol level is desirable (200 mg/dL). If your test didn’t show your LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides, your doctor should order a fasting profile. Work with your doctor to create a prevention and treatment plan that's right for you. Whether or not you need cholesterol-regulating medication, make lifestyle changes, including eating a heart-healty diet, getting regular physical activity and avoiding tobacco smoke.



Your HDL (Good) Cholesterol Level



With HDL (good) cholesterol, higher levels are better. Low HDL cholesterol (less than 40 mg/dL for men, less than 50 mg/dL for women) puts you at higher risk for heart disease. In the average man, HDL cholesterol levels range from 40 to 50 mg/dL. In the average woman, they range from 50 to 60 mg/dL. An HDL cholesterol of 60 mg/dL or higher gives some protection against heart disease.

Smoking, being overweight and being sedentary can all result in lower HDL cholesterol. To raise your HDL level, avoid tobacco smoke, maintain a healthy weight and get at least 30–60 minutes of physical activity more days than not.

People with high blood triglycerides usually also have lower HDL cholesterol and a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. Progesterone, anabolic steroids and male sex hormones (testosterone) also lower HDL cholesterol levels. Female sex hormones raise HDL cholesterol levels.


Your LDL (Bad) Cholesterol Level


The lower your LDL cholesterol, the lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. In fact, it's a better gauge of risk than total blood cholesterol. In general, LDL levels fall into these categories:


LDL Cholesterol Levels

Less than 100 mg/dL
Optimal

100 to 129 mg/dL
Near Optimal/ Above Optimal

130 to 159 mg/dL
Borderline High

160 to 189 mg/dL
High

190 mg/dL and above
Very High

[Bouncer]

skinnyguy, have you had blood work done recently? you should if not. that way you can get a print out and find out if anything is wrong or not.

[SkinnyGuy84]

i had blood work done about a year ago. the results said i was fine. and my diet was about the same at that time except the eggs and much less food. and i weighted about 30lbs less. i dont have insurance right now so i cant get anything done. but next semester ill have insurance so ill get tested again.

[SkinnyGuy84]

There's also a ratio of both...Take a look at my signature for a better exlanation of ldl/hdl...where it says blood work...You can have a high LDL(good one) and a low HFL(bad one)...sure..you want your LDL to be high(this is done with cardio, mostly)and hdl to be low(this is done with proper diet)...people tend to get confused that if you do cardio, your hdl will drop...not true...in order to drop hdl(which cardio does help, but not much)you need a good diet...ldl is brough up with cardio, mostly.

thanks rado, very interesting!

[latin22]

alot can change in a year I would get blood work done again.

[Bouncer]

Did you buy it yet?

what the fuck do you think he is, Speedy Gonzales? he just posted the damn question.

skinnyguy, get some fishoil too man. very important.

[SkinnyGuy84]

i already have fish oil, i just wanted to go through my flax oil supply before i started taking the fish oil, but i guess ill just take both. thanks guys!

[SkinnyGuy84]

nah, I have finals all week, I dont even have time to workout!!

[Bouncer]

I dont even have time to workout!!

lame excuse.

you can find 40 minutes in a day i am sure. get your ass to the gym. :)

[babyblues]

what the fuck do you think he is, Speedy Gonzales?

Funny you should mention a loud little Mexican.