I don't think my title was on the other post was very good, so here's my post again.
Thanks,
...9 Months ago I went on a diet where I reduced the high glycemic foods and mainly eat the low to medium foods. It's made a dramatic change in my health over all.
...I have also seen a great improvement in my Cholesterol or at least I think it's a great improvement. I looked through the posts and saw a lot on the glycemic index, so it looks like everyone here is way ahead of me.
...My HDL increased over the 9 months to 40. This is the first time in 15 years that's it's been normal. My triglycerides went from 350+ for the last 15 years to 97. what's bothering me and what I would like some info on is my LDL. It is remaining at 165 which is high. What can I do to lower it? Should it even be a concern? There's so much info/prapoganda on the net that I thought it best to hear from those of you that have found a dietary solution. Even some of the official Cholesterol web sites just recommend excercise (which is good) and a "healthy" diet. And if I ate some of the foods on their healthy diet, my cholesterol would be right back up there where it was.
..One other challenge that I have is that I have an allergy to gluten which means I can't have Oats.
Thanks,
Rick

My husband is also gluten intolerant. His gastroenterologist sent him a note saying that oats are now acceptable in a gluten-free diet. He has been eating oatmeal since then and has no problem with it.

I don't think my title was on the other post was very good, so here's my post again.
Thanks,
...9 Months ago I went on a diet where I reduced the high glycemic foods and mainly eat the low to medium foods. It's made a dramatic change in my health over all.
...I have also seen a great improvement in my Cholesterol or at least I think it's a great improvement. I looked through the posts and saw a lot on the glycemic index, so it looks like everyone here is way ahead of me.
...My HDL increased over the 9 months to 40. This is the first time in 15 years that's it's been normal. My triglycerides went from 350+ for the last 15 years to 97. what's bothering me and what I would like some info on is my LDL. It is remaining at 165 which is high. What can I do to lower it? Should it even be a concern? There's so much info/prapoganda on the net that I thought it best to hear from those of you that have found a dietary solution. Even some of the official Cholesterol web sites just recommend excercise (which is good) and a "healthy" diet. And if I ate some of the foods on their healthy diet, my cholesterol would be right back up there where it was.
..One other challenge that I have is that I have an allergy to gluten which means I can't have Oats.
Thanks,
Rick


Flush niacin works well to lower LDL, but you have to start very slowly and increase the amount very gradually; otherwise, the flush effect would be extremely uncomfortable.

Low carb diets are best at lowering triglycerides. THat's what you got. From my experience, low-carbbing generally does bupkis for LDL's which responds better to a very low fat diet.
(I know, youu can't go low on everything.)

Your picture of an LDL of 165 and an HDL of 40 is not a very good one.

For dietary means, I'd recommend frequent fish and/or fish oil supplements and an extremely high fiber diet (tough in this world of ours), and 2 drinks a day.

For NON-dietary aids, I recommend a statin.

Low carb diets are best at lowering triglycerides. THat's what you got. From my experience, low-carbbing generally does bupkis for LDL's which responds better to a very low fat diet.
(I know, you can't go low on everything.)

Your picture of an LDL of 165 and an HDL of 40 is not a very good one.

For dietary means, I'd recommend frequent fish and/or fish oil supplements and an extremely high fiber diet (tough in this world of ours), and 2 drinks a day.

For NON-dietary aids, I recommend a statin.

Low triglyceride levels correlate directly to having a subtype "a" LDL , which is said to be harmless. Read the research.
http://www.enc-online.org/ncu1503.htm#results
http://www.preventive-cardiology.com/small_dense_ldl.htm

Exercise will raise the HDL in turn making the LDL lower. Extra virgin olive oil may help boost that HDL also.

Dietary methods include increasing intake of fiber, esp. soluble (legumes, fruit, vegs, oats but if oats bother you, skip them), whole wheat grains, brown rice; reduce the saturated fat in your diet, which includes hi-fat meats, hi-fat dairy, palm and coconut oil. Reduce (eliminate?) pastries, candy. Avoid foods that contain transfats (stick margarine, snacks and chips, french fries, etc. Avoid liver, limit egg yolks to 2 a week (cook with the whites only), limit meat, poultry, fish to 5-6 oz. per day

For most men it is recommended:
Total fat 50-75 grams per day
Saturated fat 12-16 grams per day
Cholesterol under 200 mg per day
Fiber 20-35 gms per day;
sodium, less than 2400 mg.

For most women:
Total fat 40-60 grams per day
Saturated fat 10-12 grams per day
Cholesterol under 200 mg per day
Fiber 20-35 gms per day
Sodium 2400 mg per day or less

Then when this doesn't make enough of a difference, consider a statin drug

My husband is also gluten intolerant. His gastroenterologist sent him a note saying that oats are now acceptable in a gluten-free diet. He has been eating oatmeal since then and has no problem with it.
I read that also but had a reaction to oatmeal, so it may just be a wheat and oat allergy and not necessarily gluten. Of course what I said may not make any sense to the medical profession.
rick

...It looks like my options would be niacin, fish oil, fiber, vegies, and legumes. Due to allergies and hypoglycemia, the wheat, oats, and white starches are out.
...I will probably try the niacin and fish oil first. I do have another question. How long before I should see a difference in my blood work? From the amounts of cholesterol that is made and processed by our bodies on a daily basis, I would think that changes should be fairly quick. I don't won't to try something for a year just to see it didn't work.
...Can you see the changes on a daily basis and are there test kits similar to the glucose monitors but for cholesterol?
Thanks,
Rick

Exercise will raise the HDL in turn making the LDL lower. Extra virgin olive oil may help boost that HDL also.
Does this actually lower LDL or does it just change the ratio? I'm not saying changing the ratio is not a desirable objective, just trying to get my knowledge clear.