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Is Drop Of Cholesterol A Matter Of Concern?

My total cholesterol has dropped from 186 to 145 over a 14 month period. Changes in other markers; hdl 51 TO 45, tryglicirides 135 to 140, LDL 108 to 76. Ratio is presently 3.3
I have been taking Lipitor for over a decade and have maintained the same good diet (low fat, high fiber and fruit) and take flaxseed oil daily. Height 6'1" Weight 225 no change in on year. Any reason for concern?
Mon, 25 Apr 2016
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Hello and thank you for using HCM.I carefully read your question and I understand your concern.
You should not worry about this.
I will try to explain you something and give you my opinion.

You should know that normal cholesterol levels should be below 180 mg / dl and for ldl col below130 mg /dl.

High cholesterol level is considered a cardiovascular risc factor.So, if it is hight we should treat it.

You are under treatment know and this is the reason why you have lower cholesterol levels.
To have low cholesterol levels is not a reason to worry but a very good thing. This is our goal in general population, to have lipid levels as low as possible.

So, my opinion is that you should keep taking your medications for cholesterol because you are in a very good way.

Hope I was helpfull.
Best regards, Dr.Ervina.
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Is Drop Of Cholesterol A Matter Of Concern?

Hello and thank you for using HCM.I carefully read your question and I understand your concern. You should not worry about this. I will try to explain you something and give you my opinion. You should know that normal cholesterol levels should be below 180 mg / dl and for ldl col below130 mg /dl. High cholesterol level is considered a cardiovascular risc factor.So, if it is hight we should treat it. You are under treatment know and this is the reason why you have lower cholesterol levels. To have low cholesterol levels is not a reason to worry but a very good thing. This is our goal in general population, to have lipid levels as low as possible. So, my opinion is that you should keep taking your medications for cholesterol because you are in a very good way. Hope I was helpfull. Best regards, Dr.Ervina.