LDL/HCL Levels

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RTH55 - 28 Apr 2006 01:45 GMT

During the last year I have focused on nutrition and improved fitness
levels like never before. The results have been impressive. My last
examination indicated my LDL at 57 while my HDL was 55. That is a
considerable improvement over my exam results a year earlier. My doctor
congratulated me profusely. However, my total cholesteral level was 120
(not bad). Based on my LDL/HCL levels I expected it to be as low as
90-100. My doctor says its great. I'd like to understand how I have
such good LDL/HDL levels but the total level is not lower. All other
indications from my blood pabel were as equally good including
triglyecerides, CRP, and others.

Any suggestions?

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Roger Zoul - 28 Apr 2006 01:59 GMT

:: During the last year I have focused on nutrition and improved fitness
:: levels like never before. The results have been impressive. My last
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:: Any suggestions?

What is the problem? Total = HDL + LDL + VLDL/5 or something like that.
So, it's not too far off. I don't see how it could have been 90-100. Also,
the goal isn't to drive total to zero. Your body needs cholesteral and
makes it.

Worry about something else. :)

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trader4@optonline.net - 28 Apr 2006 12:50 GMT

> :: During the last year I have focused on nutrition and improved fitness
> :: levels like never before. The results have been impressive. My last
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> Worry about something else. :)

It's total = HDL+LDL+trig/5. So, I agree, I don't see how you could
expect the total to be lower. These numbers are extraordinary, even
for people on statins.

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RTH55 - 28 Apr 2006 19:08 GMT

Thanks for your comment. Where did your equation come from? That is the
first time I've heard/seen cholesteral counts expressed that way. What
reference can you provide? Please advise.

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RTH55 - 28 Apr 2006 19:07 GMT

Thanks for your reply. I'm not "worried" about it but, rather, just
interested in understanding the relationship between LDL/HDL and total
cholesteral/ I'm interested in your equation. Where did that come from?
What reference can you give me? Please advise.

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trader4@optonline.net - 28 Apr 2006 21:07 GMT

> Thanks for your reply. I'm not "worried" about it but, rather, just
> interested in understanding the relationship between LDL/HDL and total
> cholesteral/ I'm interested in your equation. Where did that come from?
> What reference can you give me? Please advise.

I've seen it several places on the net, but don't remember where. You
can find it with a web search. It works out exactly with my own
numbers.

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DunkinDognuts@gmail.com - 29 Apr 2006 17:49 GMT

Be thankful you dont have my profile... HDL 14 LDL 32 and Tri 36. No
malabsorbtion, no malnutrition, no thyroid disfunction! It has always
just been very low.

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