Thursday, June 11, 2009 wendy asks

Q: High ldl, high hdl crp test score 6

Here are my numbers:

HDL: 90

LDL: 197

Total: 297

Doc ordered the cardio reactive protein test and I got a 6. He wants to put me on statins. What should I do? I exercise regularly but have a bmi of 32 (need to lose some lbs). I have normal blood pressure and sugars. thanks

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Answers (1)

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN, Health Pro

6/12/09 11:30am

Hi Wendy,

I'm not able to help you answer the statin medication question. That's a decision to be made between yourself and your doctor. I am familiar with a physician that is anti-statins. If you'd like to learn more about his reasoning, you can receive a few of his articles here - http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/lundell.html. Also, if you decide statins are the best route for you, I recommend you review the following article. I've also included a link with tips on how to lower LDL cholesterol.

Heart Disease - Coenzyme Q10 - Should you be using this supplement?
4 Steps to Lower LDL Cholesterol

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

How to Lower Cholesterol in 8 Simple Steps

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