Lowering LDL and raising HDL

[glpfun]

What are some tried and true strategies for raising HDL and lowering LDL cholesterol? What are your go to snacks or meals for low cholesterol?

I’ve read that whey protein and extra fiber like psyllium husk can move the needle for people. What else?

 

[Nikki nik]

What are some tried and true strategies for raising HDL and lowering LDL cholesterol? What are your go to snacks or meals for low cholesterol?

I’ve read that whey protein and extra fiber like psyllium husk can move the needle for people. What else?

Glad you asked this question

 

[Jailbreak7]

Tirz+statin decimated my cholesterol (which wasn't super high to begin with)... to the point where i am concerned it'll be too low.. stopped taking the statin since.. (as it appears to be unnecessary at this point)

 

[GimmeABreak]

I got my blood drawn today after three months on Tirz, down 30+ pounds with a MUCH healthier diet I am hoping I can ditch the statin I'm on.

 

[glpfun]

I got some blood work done yesterday and the results are what prompted me to make this post lol. I’ve been on tirz for 3 months and lost 30 pounds and my diet is healthier as well, but I think my diet is still bad, just comparatively better. I find myself leaning too hard on the appetite suppression instead of making healthy meals. My LDL is in the borderline high range. Unfortunately I don’t have a recent baseline to compare against to see if things improved so using this most recent test as the baseline

 

[Nikki nik]

I got some blood work done yesterday and the results are what prompted me to make this post lol. I’ve been on tirz for 3 months and lost 30 pounds and my diet is healthier as well, but I think my diet is still bad, just comparatively better. I find myself leaning too hard on the appetite suppression instead of making healthy meals. My LDL is in the borderline high range. Unfortunately I don’t have a recent baseline to compare against to see if things improved so using this most recent test as the baseline

On my end I'm thinking laying back off the sweets

 

[G Vice]

Aerobic exercise minimum 120 min per week (40 min x 3 days per week).
Omega 3 supplements (EPA and DHA).
Vitamin B complex supplements.
More fiber through whole grains, beans, legumes, oat meal, psyllium husk supplements.
Avoid polyunsaturated fats.
This is not an exhaustive list, but a good start.

 

[GimmeABreak]

Mine blood was last test in June during my annual physical so I will have some recent comps. Did you have ask to get your thyroid levels tested? I thought on GLP-1's it is important to monitor but if I didn't ask my doc wouldn't have added it.