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Could The High Cholesterol Be A Matter Of Concern?

I'nm a 38 year old female and just had my cholesterol levels checked for the first time. My LDS is 124.2 (they said normal is <100), my Non-HDL is 150 (they said that 60-100 is normal). My overall cholesterol is 200. Should I be concerned?? What should I do to lower my levels??
Thu, 23 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should definitely concern about your altered lipids.
LDL is the main lipid which accumulate in arteries (specifically Coronary artery) and cause blockage and subsequently heart attack.
And risk is even more when you approach menopause. So at this age of 38 years, you should definitely do following things to lower LDL.
1. Avoid fatty and oily food. Take high fiber diet more.
2. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
3. Do regular aerobic exercise like running, cycling, swimming etc.
4. Quit smoking and Alcohol if you have these habits.
5. Start sunflower oil for cooking.
6. Start low dose of rosuvastatin or atorvastatin (lipid lowering drug).
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Could The High Cholesterol Be A Matter Of Concern?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely concern about your altered lipids. LDL is the main lipid which accumulate in arteries (specifically Coronary artery) and cause blockage and subsequently heart attack. And risk is even more when you approach menopause. So at this age of 38 years, you should definitely do following things to lower LDL. 1. Avoid fatty and oily food. Take high fiber diet more. 2. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. 3. Do regular aerobic exercise like running, cycling, swimming etc. 4. Quit smoking and Alcohol if you have these habits. 5. Start sunflower oil for cooking. 6. Start low dose of rosuvastatin or atorvastatin (lipid lowering drug). Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.