Gotcha....
Well, my triglycerides are really low (62) and my HDL is high, but my LDL calculates high as well. So my dr wants me on statins even though ALL my other risk factors put me in the normal to negative risk factor category.
I’d rather not, really. I’ve looked into it some but still need to see if it’s worth the risk of going on statins.
What’s your Triglyceride/HDL ratio? It should be <5. I have had the VAP test ( a newer type cholesterol check that tests a bit more....and I have “Pattern B, small dense LDL - which is NOT good....but, I have great HDL and total cholesterol....I’d get a 2nd opinion before I took statins...JMHO.
Well, my triglycerides are really low (62) and my HDL is high, but my LDL calculates high as well. So my dr wants me on statins even though ALL my other risk factors put me in the normal to negative risk factor category.
I’d rather not, really. I’ve looked into it some but still need to see if it’s worth the risk of going on statins.
I dont understand anything you just said there but I do know one thing. Cholesterol tastes good.
It is the HDL/TRI ratio that is critical NOT LDLs
Since yours is good stay AWAY from the statins
My wife has longevity in her family —She is now 73 her LDLS are high but her HDLs and TRIs are great
Doc tried to get her to go on statins over 10 years ago
She told him NO WAY
No doctor could ever talk me into taking a statin.
My doctor tried the statin route one me...got backaches and quit before the first bottle ran out. I bought some Niacin at Sam's, which got the cholesterol down in the normal range.. cheaper too.
Gotcha....
Well, my triglycerides are really low (62) and my HDL is high, but my LDL calculates high as well. So my dr wants me on statins even though ALL my other risk factors put me in the normal to negative risk factor category.
I’d rather not, really. I’ve looked into it some but still need to see if it’s worth the risk of going on statins.
DON’T DO IT. Your numbers are great and you probably have fluffy particles which by the way can be tested. Your doctor is an idiot. /rant off