Gunsmoke
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I got my first lipid panel today
The results came out as such
Calculated LDL: 173
Cholesterol: 253
Triglycerides: 63
HDL: 67
Total cholesterol/ HDL ratio: 3.8
Non HDL cholesterol: 186
I know the LDL is pretty high I do eat a lot of eggs and a lot of healthier fats.
I was listed in the low-risk category for total cholesterol/ HDL ratio
On a side note, I am 24 years old 5’8 175 pounds I used to weigh 241 but dropped down in weight. I also work out 5 days a week.
I also do not have diabetes or high blood pressure or any other alignments. I actually tend to run on the lower side in blood pressure.
Here is what I ask the forum the day before the test I ate pretty bad. I had eggs and Ice cream the day before I took the test so idk if that played a role?
Also at seeing my numbers, my doctor said he wanted me to start taking statins but after thinking it over. He said “well your young we can just check back later never mind on the statins. However, he went on to say if I wanted to continue to have a cheat meal once per week I would need the statin.
Overall I am just lost nobody in my close family has ever had any heart-related issues. I come from a family that has eaten unhealthy for decades. Yet on average they live pretty long. I eat the healthiest in the family yet my cholesterol is high. Could it be genetics?
I know I'm rambling but am I going to have a heart attack in my 30s? I honestly believe the 3-4 eggs a day for 6 months caused this
The results came out as such
Calculated LDL: 173
Cholesterol: 253
Triglycerides: 63
HDL: 67
Total cholesterol/ HDL ratio: 3.8
Non HDL cholesterol: 186
I know the LDL is pretty high I do eat a lot of eggs and a lot of healthier fats.
I was listed in the low-risk category for total cholesterol/ HDL ratio
On a side note, I am 24 years old 5’8 175 pounds I used to weigh 241 but dropped down in weight. I also work out 5 days a week.
I also do not have diabetes or high blood pressure or any other alignments. I actually tend to run on the lower side in blood pressure.
Here is what I ask the forum the day before the test I ate pretty bad. I had eggs and Ice cream the day before I took the test so idk if that played a role?
Also at seeing my numbers, my doctor said he wanted me to start taking statins but after thinking it over. He said “well your young we can just check back later never mind on the statins. However, he went on to say if I wanted to continue to have a cheat meal once per week I would need the statin.
Overall I am just lost nobody in my close family has ever had any heart-related issues. I come from a family that has eaten unhealthy for decades. Yet on average they live pretty long. I eat the healthiest in the family yet my cholesterol is high. Could it be genetics?
I know I'm rambling but am I going to have a heart attack in my 30s? I honestly believe the 3-4 eggs a day for 6 months caused this
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