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Is Cholesterol Of 235 With An LDL Of 141 Considered High?

i just found out that my over all cholesterol was 235 with an ldl of 141, is this really high? should i be really concerned? I always had normal cholesterol and I have low blood pressure. I am very thin and do not eat fatty foods, however i do not exercise much because my MS has made it differcult.
Fri, 22 Apr 2016
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Hello and thank you for using HCM.I carefully read your question and I understand your concern.
I will try to explain you something and give you my opinion.

You should know that cholesterol target levels depends on some factors like your age and other associated rics factors like hypertension , diabetes and hereditary history of high cholesterol levels.

Normal cholesterol level should be below 180 mg / dl and for ldl col below130 mg / dl.

Cholesterol up to 235 is a high value but you should not worry, you can correct it.

The first recommendation is live style modification whith dietary changes and regular physical activity minimaly 40 minutes walking every day.

If dietary modification and physical activity doesn't work than it might be a hereditary or genetic factor that keeps your cholesterol high and in this cases is essential to start medical treatment.

Hope I was helpfull.
Best regards, Dr.Ervina.
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Is Cholesterol Of 235 With An LDL Of 141 Considered High?

Hello and thank you for using HCM.I carefully read your question and I understand your concern. I will try to explain you something and give you my opinion. You should know that cholesterol target levels depends on some factors like your age and other associated rics factors like hypertension , diabetes and hereditary history of high cholesterol levels. Normal cholesterol level should be below 180 mg / dl and for ldl col below130 mg / dl. Cholesterol up to 235 is a high value but you should not worry, you can correct it. The first recommendation is live style modification whith dietary changes and regular physical activity minimaly 40 minutes walking every day. If dietary modification and physical activity doesn t work than it might be a hereditary or genetic factor that keeps your cholesterol high and in this cases is essential to start medical treatment. Hope I was helpfull. Best regards, Dr.Ervina.