By Howard Levy, M.D. Provided by: Johns Hopkins University

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Setting Your Cholesterol Goals Posted Thu, Jan 31, 2008, 9:12 am PST

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  • 1. Posted by haniff a on Sun, Feb 03, 2008, 11:15 pm PST

    if i am not eating carbohydrate for a week, will could my weight loss

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  • 2. Posted by Hinno on Mon, Feb 04, 2008, 5:59 am PST

    What is the safe level of LDL?

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  • 3. Posted by cdlolo on Mon, Feb 04, 2008, 9:06 am PST

    What about old fashioned oatmeal and Niacin? How much can oatmeal lower HDL or total ch. over 30 days? Also, is Lecithin still used to clear out atheriosclerosis, like older nursing home studies showed? cd

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  • 4. Posted by c11bar on Mon, Feb 04, 2008, 12:24 pm PST

    Don't be fooled by the cholesterol myth and don't waste any time fretting over your cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a wonderful substance that your body needs and your body produces what it needs regardless of what you eat.

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  • 5. Posted by tauheed ahmad s on Mon, Feb 04, 2008, 12:30 pm PST

    sir this is good information but not sufficient.it has still LDL high. tauheed ahmad

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  • 6. Posted by johnnyaldan on Mon, Feb 04, 2008, 2:06 pm PST

    This is very impressive. I've always interested in health issues. Please do more especially on DIABETES. Thank you.

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  • 7. Posted by johnnyaldan on Mon, Feb 04, 2008, 2:11 pm PST

    It's been mention that LDL of 150 is desirable, however, I would try and keep it below 100mg/dl

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  • 8. Posted by magnetfiasco on Mon, Feb 04, 2008, 3:58 pm PST

    2 things- For most people, a dietary deficit of cholesterol forces the hepatic system (liver) to synthesize extra cholesterol on a daily basis. Secondly, certain fats are actually good for your cholesterol levels and they can help raise HDL cholesterol and some even lower LDL simultaneously. These types of fats are generally plant derived and off the cuff any nutty fats (peanuts, almonds, hazelnuts, etc), olive oil, fish oils, etc.... these will all help raise HDL. Most animal fats raise both HDL and LDL cholesterol.... and most trans fats (like you'd find in margarine) raise LDL while simultaneously lowering HDL!

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  • 9. Posted by Gerald G on Mon, Feb 04, 2008, 6:50 pm PST

    My cholesterol level goes from 115 to 143 eat right the only way to go.

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  • 10. Posted by yara on Tue, Feb 05, 2008, 12:07 am PST

    tnx for this informations;)

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  • 11. Posted by rajan k on Tue, Feb 05, 2008, 1:43 am PST

    This is really very good information available on Internet.I am really thankful to you and appreaciate your efforts. Thanx

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  • 12. Posted by slowwalker43 on Tue, Feb 05, 2008, 6:03 am PST

    I would be helpful to know the target LDL levels

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  • 13. Posted by kayhanmoradi on Tue, Feb 05, 2008, 7:00 am PST

    it is good

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  • 14. Posted by Marty on Tue, Feb 05, 2008, 7:41 am PST

    Please see my cholesterol reports Items 32 to 35. These reports reference a number of scientific studies. I have read hundreds of reports on the subject. As far as I can tell, there is no evidence that cholesterol is harmful to the average healthy person. There is a fair amount of evidence that cholesterol is, on the whole, necessary for good heath and a well-functioning brain. I would be happy to discuss this subject. Marty

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  • 15. Posted by Marty on Tue, Feb 05, 2008, 7:46 am PST

    Comment #11 by c11 bar is, in my opinion, accurate and in complete agreement with my thinking. Marty Carbone

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