lipid profile

[arkshanthi1966]

i am 44 yrs old female. my height is 5.6 inches and weight 87 kgs. under menopause from 1 year.recently i have gone threw all medical tests.
my lipid frofile results are
cholesterol : 251.0mg/dl
TGL :264mg/dl HIGH
hdl :62.0mg/dl
ldl :136.20 mg/dl
vldl :52.80 mg/dl
are the levels are normal?
high TGLs are due to family history.any medication necessary ?any suggestions ? iam not on medication except calcium.needs your valuable suggestions for a HEALTHY HEART.
regards!
shanthi

[arkshanthi1966]

jon
i changed my life style slightly.i am trying to cut the extra carbs in my diet.started a tablet prescibed by my doctor and of course doing little bit of exercises also !
thanx for your advise !
regards
shanthi

[erijon]

Your numbers are high, but you need to look at the breakdown. First off, your TGL's should be under 150. Not hard, just cut out the empty carbs like breads, sugars, pastas etc. Also, drinking will elevate your TGL's so don't over do it. You could start on a Fenofibrate like Tricor to lower your TGL's it works well. A statin will not really do that much.

Your LDL is just a tick over the recommended level of 130, you should be able to reduce that with basic lifestyle changes like exercise and diet. If you have a family history of heart disease or other risk factors you may consider a statin, but I would go the lifestyle change route first.

Your good HDL is also high, that's good and it contributes to your overall high TC.

So, if it were me, I would work on my diet and make sure I get in 30 - 60 mins of moderate exercise most days of the week. I would also ask about a Fenofibrate for my TGL's as well as they work quickly. Even with one, you need to do your part and watch the diet.

Hope this helps,

Jon