Posted on 12/04/2023 9:29:27 AM PST by ConservativeMind
Abnormally high levels of HDL-C, colloquially known as "good cholesterol," are associated with an increased risk of dementia in older adults, a study has found.
Researchers said very high levels of HDL-C linked to dementia risk in this study were uncommon and not diet related, but more likely to reflect a metabolic disorder.
The findings may help doctors to recognize a group of older patients potentially at risk of dementia.
Over an average 6.3 years, participants with very high HDL-C (>80 mg/dL or >2.07 mmol/L) at study entry were observed to have a 27% higher risk of dementia compared to participants with optimal HDL-C levels, while those aged 75 years and older also showed a 42% increased risk compared to those with optimal levels.
Very high HDL-C levels were categorized as 80 mg/dL (>2.07 mmol/L) or above. The optimal level of HDL-C of 40 to 60 mg/dL (1.03–1.55 mmol/L) for men and 50 to 60 mg/dL (1.55–2.07 mmol/L) for women was generally beneficial for heart health.
Among 18,668 participants included in this analysis, 2,709 had very high HDL-C at study entry, with 38 incidents of dementia in those aged less than 75 years with very high levels, and 101 in those aged 75 and more with very high levels.
First author Dr. Monira Hussain said that further research was needed to explain why a very high HDL cholesterol level appeared to affect the risk of dementia.
Dr. Hussain said, "While we know HDL cholesterol is important for cardiovascular health, this study suggests that we need further research to understand the role of very high HDL cholesterol in the context of brain health."
"It may be beneficial to consider very high HDL cholesterol levels in prediction algorithms for dementia risk."
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“....”good cholesterol,” are associated with an increased risk of dementia ....”
Then it’s not “good” cholesterol”.
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High levels of HDL may bless you with a life long enough to develop dementia. Low levels may lead to early death and no dementia.
I’ve read it has a lot to do with Sugar consumption too. Who knows.
I’m at 44, so safe from dementia! Also helps I’m not a Democrat.
Gotta take the good with the bad.
I sense a new fizzer drug coming out.
Wow, a youngster on FR!
Yeah that’s the first time I’ve seen an upper limit for HDL cholesteral.
I’m still trying to figure out what are the optimal ranges for the LDL considering that now there are two types of LDL. Good LDL lb bad LDL-hd
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No matter what you do, you are wrong.
Had mine checked last week and it’s 66. I’m safe.
I wouldn’t be surprised if they find out statins cause dementia.
The number of people I know suffering from dementia at a young age is unusual.
My HDL has a comma in it.
My good cholesterol is never high, it’s always low.
There appears to be a need to sell more statins.
I just had my highest HDL in years. It was 35. My all time high was 38.
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