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Does The Vitamin D Supplements Change The Cholesterol Level In The Body?
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My age 57, height 170 cm, weight 65 kg, woman.
I have high cholesterol level(total 264, Trigl 223, HDL 47, LDL 174) six months ago it was (223,147,47,147). I am taking 50000 units of Vit D for my osteoporosis (once a week for 12 weeks) 4 tablets left to finish.
My doctor wants me to take prescription drug, but I do not want take any medication to the end of my life.
I am improving my healthy diet for the last year.
I am thinking to take CHOLEST OFF.
My questions are:
- After I will rich proper levels of my cholesterol , can I stop taking CHOLEST OFF? or will have to take for the rest of my life?
- Does Vit D 50000 units per week could change my cholesterol level?
My age 57, height 170 cm, weight 65 kg, woman.
I have high cholesterol level(total 264, Trigl 223, HDL 47, LDL 174) six months ago it was (223,147,47,147). I am taking 50000 units of Vit D for my osteoporosis (once a week for 12 weeks) 4 tablets left to finish.
My doctor wants me to take prescription drug, but I do not want take any medication to the end of my life.
I am improving my healthy diet for the last year.
I am thinking to take CHOLEST OFF.
My questions are:
- After I will rich proper levels of my cholesterol , can I stop taking CHOLEST OFF? or will have to take for the rest of my life?
- Does Vit D 50000 units per week could change my cholesterol level?
Fri, 30 Dec 2016
Hi, vit d doesn't have any effect on cholesterol level. And if your cholesterol is still higher after low fat, sugary and oily diet, and after regular exercises, you should take medicine. if cholesterol is high then it can have deleterious effects on the body. If your cholesterol problem is temporary then you may not need it life long. If it's permanent problem them you may need lifelong and cholesterol will again rise after you stop the medicine. It's not like you will be addicted to drug, but if you need it you should have it.
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