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Lipex, Statins etc Debate
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laserblue
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nimrod said:There was part 2 of a programme on the ABC last night about these cholesterol reducing drugs, Ive been on them for 10 years due to my body's high cholesterol levels (Im not overweight and I dont eat high fat food.)
High cholesterol food and high fat food aren't necessarily the same thing mate. Among the foods highest in cholesterol are prawns, shellfish, fish roe (including caviar), egg yolks and even oil packed fish like sardines.
I take Statins because of type 2 diabetes but they also keep my cholesterol level around 3.5.
FantasyIreland
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laserblue said:nimrod said:There was part 2 of a programme on the ABC last night about these cholesterol reducing drugs, Ive been on them for 10 years due to my body's high cholesterol levels (Im not overweight and I dont eat high fat food.)
High cholesterol food and high fat food aren't necessarily the same thing mate. Among the foods highest in cholesterol are prawns, shellfish, fish roe (including caviar), egg yolks and even oil packed fish like sardines.
I take Statins because of type 2 diabetes but they also keep my cholesterol level around 3.5.
Generally,unless predisposed..... high cholesterol foods will not impact on blood levels,your body will adjust and accommodate.Cholesterol is needed from food to make the body function effectively.
Processed/hydrogenated fats are the ones to be avoided.Essential fats are encouraged as they are superbly beneficial to health.
FantasyIreland said:I see some people on this thread have a predisposition to the condition which,even with the best of diets,will make keeping your cholesterol under acceptable levels very difficult.
However,out of curiosity...... Do you all attempt to eat as healthy as possible and do you all take regular exercise,both resistance and cardio based?
I didn't but do now.
Cut out cakes, ready meals etc and cook meals from fresh ingredients every weekend then freeze them for during the week, I also have high BP and rhinosinusitis which is inflammation of the airways so take tablets for this as well
FantasyIreland
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ob said:FantasyIreland said:I see some people on this thread have a predisposition to the condition which,even with the best of diets,will make keeping your cholesterol under acceptable levels very difficult.
However,out of curiosity...... Do you all attempt to eat as healthy as possible and do you all take regular exercise,both resistance and cardio based?
I didn't but do now.
Cut out cakes, ready meals etc and cook meals from fresh ingredients every weekend then freeze them for during the week, I also have high BP and rhinosinusitis which is inflammation of the airways so take tablets for this as well
Cheers ob,good effort mate.
Always start the day with a healthy breakfast covering all nutrition groups,sets up the body for the day.Base other meals around complex carbs,healthy fat and lean proteins.
Cut back on stimulants(caffeine,nicotine)
Exercise is essential.
Bill Walker
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I saw a nutritionist before I left hospital post heart surgery, she told me that a Mediterranean diet is the preferred option for everybody
ie lots of fish, less red meat, plenty of olive oil, fresh salads/veg etc
ie lots of fish, less red meat, plenty of olive oil, fresh salads/veg etc
I had to see my GP this week about blood test results. One of her concerns was my cholesterol being a bit high and she wanted to put me on to statins. I refused, I've read far too many bad things about them and there is no way on earth I'd ever take them.
Bill Walker
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SophieB said:I had to see my GP this week about blood test results. One of her concerns was my cholesterol being a bit high and she wanted to put me on to statins. I refused, I've read far too many bad things about them and there is no way on earth I'd ever take them.
I can see your point but I would never stop taking them, I pay a cardiologist (a very well/highly thought of one) to give me expert advice, and he says its imperative I take them for my long term health
I had an angiogram a year ago and my arteries are clear, (Im 60) Ive been on statins for 10 years, maybe its the statins ??
My Dad & his Dad died of heart disease aged 72, they both had angina (partially blocked arteries)
sir baconface
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I'm happy to take statins and other heart/BP related medicines because of my medical history. Seems like a clear case of improving your odds against heart attack.
I'd be more wary of taking stuff purely as a precautionary measure if I was at low risk of cardiac problems.
I'd be more wary of taking stuff purely as a precautionary measure if I was at low risk of cardiac problems.
nimrod said:I can see your point but I would never stop taking them, I pay a cardiologist (a very well/highly thought of one) to give me expert advice, and he says its imperative I take them for my long term health
I had an angiogram a year ago and my arteries are clear, (Im 60) Ive been on statins for 10 years, maybe its the statins ??
My Dad & his Dad died of heart disease aged 72, they both had angina (partially blocked arteries)
I'd never suggest anyone stop taking them 'specially if you're happy with what they are doing for you. I just don't trust them so for me personally I know I 'll never agree to taking them. I'm a little bit anti prescription drugs anyway after the last lot I had nearly killed me ;-)