My mother is 65, Her Total cholesterol level is 6,35 (3.40-5.20)
> Her LDL cholesterol is 2,71 ( norm is shown between 1.63-3.34),
> Her HDL cholesterol is 2.95 ( a norm is shown up to 2.0)
> even though her LDL ( bad cholesterol) is within norm, her doctor thinks
> she should be taking statins, because her Total cholesterol is 6.35 ( norm
> is considered between 3.40 to 5.20).
Seemingly her HDL is high, but isn't it good? HDL is protective cholesterol and in theory the higher the better?>
> SO, what are we looking for in cholesterol test result?
> Why medics do not recognise that in fact it is LDL that we should be
> concentrating on?
> Why is there such thing as UPPER LIMIT to a GOOD Cholesterol? Doesn’t it
> mean that you can overdo on a good stuff?
<!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]-->If tHe total cholesterol is high because of the high HDL should not this be considered a good thing? Pls help, I am lost.
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thanks Monika, indeed she is based in Russia, and her test are done there, I would have to find out about her VLDL etc, will check the links! My natural concern is to avoid statins if she can do without, as I am aware of their side effects, particularly to do with Co Q10 depletion. Her diet is healthy, lots of veg, no animal fats etc, and it looks like her cholesterol issues come from another condition- hypothyroidism.
sincerely
INga