My Cholesterol Went Up???

[MdGardengirl 18]

I did my yearly bloodwork and found my cholesterol has gone up from a normal (for me) of 230 up to 286! Yikes! And my good cholesterol has gone down... from 70 to 48.... Yikes again! I wonder if it is because I am eating less volume, less Fiber and carbs but more meat Protein? I eat mostly chicken, fish and shellfish. Not a big beef or pork eater.

I have gotten to my Green Zone with my last fll 3 months ago. Since then, I am eating alot less but still eating 4-6oz of Protein, then my salad and/or veggies. Definitely not getting enough Fiber as I don't eat grains anymore and have to work on that. I am thinking of cutting back to 3 oz of animal protein, eat more Beans and salad/veggies. I also had to switch to chewable/liquid supplements and thinking that may have something to do with it also.

All my other stats are good and have gone down to normal levels. Medication is an option but I told my doc that I wanted to figure out the diet first. Will retest in 6 months.

Has anyone else experienced a big change in your cholesterol since getting to restriction? Did you have to make changes to your diet, supplements or medications?

[utcaneuser 32]

Wow, I have not been banded yet , but I would think you need to put some grains in your diet, not a lot just a few times a week. Cream of Wheat, oatmeal, etc; they are important for health especially cardiovascular.

Also how is your exercise are you at least walking daily?

Consider the fact that some people don't respond to diet and exercise and need meds.

Vitamin E is a natural suppliment that is good for cardiovascular health, my doctor has me on it.

I don't know if that helps, but those are my thoughts.

Good luck

[fericito 138]

I would've suggested also that you might need meds. I don't agree necessarily that you need carbs in your life but fiber yes, you could take fiber or find a way to add it. Ask your dr. what he thinks? I'd be interested to know how it turns out...

[honk 780]

I have genetically bad cholesterol; and do take a statin. I am at restriciton and still eat oatmeal in my greek yogurt everyday. Shellfish is high in cholesterol by the way.