Does LC help lower cholesterol?

xbeyondthebeautyx · 08-13-2008, 08:43 PM

Hi I was recently diaginosed with high cholesterol. And was wondering if an one out there has lowered theres with this way of eating? Thanks

junkfoodmonkey · 08-14-2008, 03:27 AM

Last time I had mine checked it was at around 150, coming down from 170. And I eat loads of eggs and meat.

So yes, it can indeed lower cholestrol. The recent Isreali study that's been in the media a lot showed that too, though that one didn't have the participants eating lots of animal fat.

I haven't had mine checked for a while, really should go get the up to date figure.

GGWilson · 08-14-2008, 04:40 AM

Here's a recent article about this...I've been showing it everyone I love!

FOXNews.com - Study: Low-Carb Diet Best for Weight, Cholesterol - Health News | Current Health News | Medical News

Kansas Deb · 08-14-2008, 05:02 AM

It does in the long run. During the first 3 months it can rise though, after that period it begins to drop.
The greatest benefit for cholesterol levels is it raises HDL and lowers triglycerides. Both more important that total cholesterol.

pixiegirl01 · 08-14-2008, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Kansas Deb

It does in the long run. During the first 3 months it can rise though, after that period it begins to drop.
The greatest benefit for cholesterol levels is it raises HDL and lowers triglycerides. Both more important that total cholesterol.

Does anyone know why this is? TIA!

Mommie22boys · 08-14-2008, 08:26 AM

The last time I had mine checked (at a little health clinic at work) about 5 months ago or so, my cholesterol was too low to register on the nurse's meter! Which meant it was below 140. And this was after eating low-carb for about 8 months. . .with AT LEAST 2-4 eggs everyday.

Now, I honestly don't know what my cholesterol was before low-carb for comparison. But, I do know this, the last time I had it checked was in college and it was 165. . .this was before I ever went through 2 pregnancies and got fat. And I was much younger then, about 15 years younger. . .and you know how those college kids eat: pizza, wings, ice cream, bagels, burger, fries. . .not exactly a healthy diet back then.

sugarless4life · 08-14-2008, 08:41 AM

IME, yes. Works even better if you take flush-free niacin 2 a day, along with red yeast rice, garlic, and fish oil. Also, regular cardiovascular exercise (read: getting the heartrate up for a minimum of 30 minutes daily) will increase HDL.

My pre-Atkins cholesterol was HDL 75, LDL 177
After 6 years on Atkins: HDL 110, LDL 95

I eat tons of saturated fat and red meat. I also eat tons of non-starchy veggies drowned in butter. Oh and fruit too !

I don't do grains simply because after 6 years, I've developed an intolerance to them.

Betty

xbeyondthebeautyx · 08-14-2008, 08:50 AM

Thanks everyone for your replies.........

bizbuyer · 08-14-2008, 09:11 AM

In January 2006 (pre-LC) my cholesterol was 232 with HDL of 52, LDL of 101, and triglycerides of 396.

I started Atkins in January 2007, and by August 2007 my cholesterol was 189 with HDL of 50, LDL of 125, and triglycerides of 72.

I'm waiting for the results from my physical last Monday which I expect to be better since I began exercising regularly in January 2008. Then I'll create a thread on the pros and cons of exercise and see if anyone has any opinions...

sugarless4life · 08-14-2008, 09:13 AM

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Then I'll create a thread on the pros and cons of exercise and see if anyone has any opinions...

Betty

healthy lady T · 08-14-2008, 09:23 AM

xbeyond,

I had to weigh in on that too. I am actually heavier than I was during my last physical when I did my blood work this year my cholesterol levels had improved even more. Both times tests I was on the Atkins diet; but I have been doing it longer now, and my numbers are still improving.

xbeyondthebeautyx · 08-14-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by healthy lady T

xbeyond,

I had to weigh in on that too. I am actually heavier than I was during my last physical when I did my blood work this year my cholesterol levels had improved even more. Both times tests I was on the Atkins diet; but I have been doing it longer now, and my numbers are still improving.

Thanks Lady

08-13-2008, 08:43 PM	#1
xbeyondthebeautyx Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chi-Town, IL Posts: 420 Gallery: xbeyondthebeautyx Stats: 288/276/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 25 2008	Does LC help lower cholesterol? Hi I was recently diaginosed with high cholesterol. And was wondering if an one out there has lowered theres with this way of eating? Thanks

08-14-2008, 04:40 AM	#3
GGWilson Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 631 Gallery: GGWilson Stats: OMG/-42/WOW WOE: Stressfree Low Carb Start Date: 1/1/08	Here's a recent article about this...I've been showing it everyone I love! FOXNews.com - Study: Low-Carb Diet Best for Weight, Cholesterol - Health News \| Current Health News \| Medical News Last edited by GGWilson : 08-14-2008 at 04:42 AM.

08-14-2008, 05:02 AM	#4
Kansas Deb Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kansas, USA Posts: 165 Gallery: Kansas Deb Stats: 159/128/115 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 6/9/03	It does in the long run. During the first 3 months it can rise though, after that period it begins to drop. The greatest benefit for cholesterol levels is it raises HDL and lowers triglycerides. Both more important that total cholesterol. Last edited by Kansas Deb : 08-14-2008 at 05:04 AM. Reason: add

08-14-2008, 08:26 AM	#6
Mommie22boys MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western NY Posts: 1,230 Gallery: Mommie22boys Stats: 208/163.2/128 WOE: Atkins '72. . .pass the eggs! Start Date: 6/7/07 @ 193	The last time I had mine checked (at a little health clinic at work) about 5 months ago or so, my cholesterol was too low to register on the nurse's meter! Which meant it was below 140. And this was after eating low-carb for about 8 months. . .with AT LEAST 2-4 eggs everyday. Now, I honestly don't know what my cholesterol was before low-carb for comparison. But, I do know this, the last time I had it checked was in college and it was 165. . .this was before I ever went through 2 pregnancies and got fat. And I was much younger then, about 15 years younger. . .and you know how those college kids eat: pizza, wings, ice cream, bagels, burger, fries. . .not exactly a healthy diet back then. __________________ Andrea =) 2007 was the year I lost 54 pounds. 2008 is the year I make it to GOAL!

08-14-2008, 08:41 AM	#7
sugarless4life Atkins Ambassador Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 9,449 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: sugarless4life Stats: I EAT TO LIVE HEALTHY AND EXERCISE TO LIVE STRONG! WOE: Lost it with Atkins / RUNNING to keep it off! Start Date: January 19, 2002 - 6 YEARS ON ATKINS	IME, yes. Works even better if you take flush-free niacin 2 a day, along with red yeast rice, garlic, and fish oil. Also, regular cardiovascular exercise (read: getting the heartrate up for a minimum of 30 minutes daily) will increase HDL. My pre-Atkins cholesterol was HDL 75, LDL 177 After 6 years on Atkins: HDL 110, LDL 95 I eat tons of saturated fat and red meat. I also eat tons of non-starchy veggies drowned in butter. Oh and fruit too ! I don't do grains simply because after 6 years, I've developed an intolerance to them. Betty __________________ "THESE ARE YOUR ORDERS; YOU ARE COMMANDED TO FOLLOW THE DIET. YOU DO NOT HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF GOING OFF IT." --Dr. Robert C. Atkins speaking to a patient who had "fallen off the wagon."

08-14-2008, 03:27 AM	#2
junkfoodmonkey MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,689 Blog Entries: 42 Gallery: junkfoodmonkey Stats: 183/156/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Reinduction: 01/01/08	Last time I had mine checked it was at around 150, coming down from 170. And I eat loads of eggs and meat. So yes, it can indeed lower cholestrol. The recent Isreali study that's been in the media a lot showed that too, though that one didn't have the participants eating lots of animal fat. I haven't had mine checked for a while, really should go get the up to date figure.

08-14-2008, 08:50 AM	#8
xbeyondthebeautyx Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chi-Town, IL Posts: 420 Gallery: xbeyondthebeautyx Stats: 288/276/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 25 2008	Thanks everyone for your replies.........

08-14-2008, 09:11 AM	#9
bizbuyer Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 41 Gallery: bizbuyer Stats: 185/145/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2007	In January 2006 (pre-LC) my cholesterol was 232 with HDL of 52, LDL of 101, and triglycerides of 396. I started Atkins in January 2007, and by August 2007 my cholesterol was 189 with HDL of 50, LDL of 125, and triglycerides of 72. I'm waiting for the results from my physical last Monday which I expect to be better since I began exercising regularly in January 2008. Then I'll create a thread on the pros and cons of exercise and see if anyone has any opinions...

08-14-2008, 09:23 AM	#11
healthy lady T Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 189 Gallery: healthy lady T Stats: 245/235/Goal 150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: original 9/98 restarted 6/16/08	xbeyond, I had to weigh in on that too. I am actually heavier than I was during my last physical when I did my blood work this year my cholesterol levels had improved even more. Both times tests I was on the Atkins diet; but I have been doing it longer now, and my numbers are still improving.

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