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Originally Posted by slipcovers
The optimal LDL is 100 so aren't you concerned that yours is too low. The size of the lipids are more important than the numbers, however, they do not test for size.
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According to the testing lab, 100 is the highest it can be without being too high. In other words, it's the upper limit of "normal". Who says 100 is optimal? Could that be influenced by the meat and dairy associations? And what do they say will happen if it's too low?
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My LDL went from 138 to 110 and my trigl went from 138 to 55 in one year. I eat 2 fresh eggs every day, either for breakfast or egg salad for lunch. I actually eat everything, and have a sweet tooth. I do not eat out too often, as I think I can cook better and the food is too salty, too much fats....do all my own baking, keeping away from trans fats. I drink a glass of kefier and a heaping tablespoon of coconut oil everyday.
I am still doing physical work and walk a little. I can only think of one thing different during this time....I started taking turmeric and astaxathin for Inflammation. Time magazine had a multi-page write up a few years ago...INFLAMMATION THE SILENT KILLER....inflammation is the cause of all aging diseases, and increases cholesterol ,,,so address the inflammation and you will lower your lipids.
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Turmeric? I started using turmeric on my food a couple of months ago as a seasoning and I really like it. This was after reading that it's used a lot in India and they have a lot less cancer. How much could turmeric have helped my cholesterol? And why would I have inflammation in the first place? My BMI is 18 and I eat an anti-inflammation diet.