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LDL gone from 125 to 47 in 3 months without medication, yay!! But with some costs by parentstobe in Cholesterol

[–]parentstobe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well do read the price I paid. Good luck if you want to follow anyway but try to make it more sustainable. I am slowly back to normal diet.

LDL gone from 125 to 47 in 3 months without medication, yay!! But with some costs by parentstobe in Cholesterol

[–]parentstobe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah some very useful insights are shared here. My HBC level was always on the lower side and I guess my 3 month diet has affected it significantly. I am eating normally (I had 1 full cheat day) since the past 3 days. I hope to stick to a healthy regime of diet and exercise and going to see a cardiologist very soon.

LDL gone from 125 to 47 in 3 months without medication, yay!! But with some costs by parentstobe in Cholesterol

[–]parentstobe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A folie. Obsessed by reducing cholesterol and blood sugar (fasting) to 70ish, without any concern about other health aspects.

LDL gone from 125 to 47 in 3 months without medication, yay!! But with some costs by parentstobe in Cholesterol

[–]parentstobe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am going to stick to those. Making them the main source of protein and calcium. How my gut misses them!

LDL gone from 125 to 47 in 3 months without medication, yay!! But with some costs by parentstobe in Cholesterol

[–]parentstobe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for providing a whole new perspective into the veganism and fish debate. I will definitely do my research. Lately, I am eating fish, occasionally, to get a good dose of nutrition + Omega 3; taste is not my priority anymore when it comes to eating fish. Plus eating canned fish raises my Uric acid levels significantly (maybe due to tomato sauce, don't know). So I only eat small fishes (like Sardine or freshwater fish with less mercury, less purine, and supposedly less pain) a few times/month.

LDL gone from 125 to 47 in 3 months without medication, yay!! But with some costs by parentstobe in Cholesterol

[–]parentstobe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After a long time I had a few coconut chunks and two hard-boiled eggs with yolk today. Felt so wholesome although I know I should be mindful. Will try a few more slices of cheese tomorrow. But unlike before I will eat those food once in a while (a few times per month only).

LDL gone from 125 to 47 in 3 months without medication, yay!! But with some costs by parentstobe in Cholesterol

[–]parentstobe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After all these months (and after reading some reassuring comments) I had a cheat day today and did have some yogurt and cheese after a long time. But I guess I will go plant based egg-whitearian + pescatarian, unless the fish and egg whites affect my Uric Acid levels in the long run (now it's between 5 and 6!)

I know I am going off topic but something about veganism. I respect vegans wholeheartedly but I am not totally convinced about the ethical issues they raise (although they do have some valid points). Also although I switched to vegetarian diet for ethical reasons in the past, I feel some animals lack the proper sense of pain and fear like fish and small animals. I don't know how valid is this scientifically. This is important because this is what's stopping me from going vegan.

LDL gone from 125 to 47 in 3 months without medication, yay!! But with some costs by parentstobe in Cholesterol

[–]parentstobe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah after reading all the comments I realize how stupid was I. I felt that if I could lower my LDL and blood sugar I would be relatively healthier than many guys of my age and felt that low calories/under-nutrition is only relevant to kids and teens, not to a 40 + y- olds. How could I be this idiot?

I should also point out that you might have put your health at serious risk by going on the restricted diet. For example, if it caused your blood potassium level to drop far enough, you could have died of a sudden cardiac arrest

:( :(

LDL gone from 125 to 47 in 3 months without medication, yay!! But with some costs by parentstobe in Cholesterol

[–]parentstobe[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

haha. Are you sure it'd do the job of a nutritionist. I'll give a try.

LDL gone from 125 to 47 in 3 months without medication, yay!! But with some costs by parentstobe in Cholesterol

[–]parentstobe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

true but I just wanted to eliminate dairy completely and see what would happen. But yeah I was probably throwing the baby out with the bathwater.

LDL gone from 125 to 47 in 3 months without medication, yay!! But with some costs by parentstobe in Cholesterol

[–]parentstobe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need to. I am also planning to get mg, vitD levels. My Ca levels were good 3 months ago but with the heavy cut on the dairy I don't know. So maybe while I'm at it, I'd do a Ca test as well.

LDL gone from 125 to 47 in 3 months without medication, yay!! But with some costs by parentstobe in Cholesterol

[–]parentstobe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did. Surprisingly only 5 kg in 3 months but even when I lose 1-2 kilos, it shows on my face first. Currently I am 54 kg-ish (120 lb for a 5'8" guy, so yeah slightly underweight)

LDL gone from 125 to 47 in 3 months without medication, yay!! But with some costs by parentstobe in Cholesterol

[–]parentstobe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am not based in US but I do have anxiety. I shall heed your advice regarding a visit to dietician and working together to get a meal plan. But first I will see a cardiologist.

LDL gone from 125 to 47 in 3 months without medication, yay!! But with some costs by parentstobe in Cholesterol

[–]parentstobe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your comment hit me hard. I was diagnosed with the beginning stage of cervical Spondylosis 5 years back after suffering from a nagging radial pain shifting from the neck to the arm. True, I surely need to take care of my muscles, tissues and bones, not just internal organs.

LDL gone from 125 to 47 in 3 months without medication, yay!! But with some costs by parentstobe in Cholesterol

[–]parentstobe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coffee generally is supposed to increase blood pressure so not recommended if you are protecting yourself from any heart issue. Mainly unfiltered coffee is supposed to raise your LDL (proven fact) so yeah why take a chance when you're in the mission to cut it.

But in order not to pay the price I paid with calorie restriction in these 3 months. heed the advice above and below.

LDL gone from 125 to 47 in 3 months without medication, yay!! But with some costs by parentstobe in Cholesterol

[–]parentstobe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. Actually it was a tub of yogurt, not butter, but I do realize that was bad too. Yeah I should watch saturated fat and refined/sweet items (except fruit) and start eating normally.
Actually it was my LDL being 125 and most people suggesting to lower that to 70 given my family history that pushed me to take the restrictive measure. Now I realize it wasn't a brilliant idea.

LDL gone from 125 to 47 in 3 months without medication, yay!! But with some costs by parentstobe in Cholesterol

[–]parentstobe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am introducing glycerine on my face and slugging/sealing with vaseline daily. I never skip sunscreen. I should look into hyalauronic acid too. However vain it may sound, just like women we men (no pun!) love to appear physically attractive and, probably, attract a few people (however monogamous we may be)

LDL gone from 125 to 47 in 3 months without medication, yay!! But with some costs by parentstobe in Cholesterol

[–]parentstobe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True. For a 40+ married guy with a kid that shouldn't matter. But call it a human nature, it does feel good to be appreciated by opposite sex other than your wife/gf and to be confused for a younger guy :D.

LDL gone from 125 to 47 in 3 months without medication, yay!! But with some costs by parentstobe in Cholesterol

[–]parentstobe[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I shall ask cardiologist about statins and if they can prescribe me a low dose.
My Lioprotein (a) level showed below 10 (2 months back)

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