I also perpetually have high cholesterol, and have had it as long as I have been tested. I don't remember getting cholesterol tests when I was younger (I'm now 75) so I have no idea about my cholesterol historically. Part of my high cholesterol number is because my HDL is very high, usually in the mid 70's. It's my LDL that is high, but …
I also perpetually have high cholesterol, and have had it as long as I have been tested. I don't remember getting cholesterol tests when I was younger (I'm now 75) so I have no idea about my cholesterol historically. Part of my high cholesterol number is because my HDL is very high, usually in the mid 70's. It's my LDL that is high, but I refused statins about 10+ years ago and demanded a particle test, which is not typically used unless you press for it. That test showed my particle type was the Pattern A fluffy, which is not dangerous. Since there is zero heart disease in my family, my doctor decided I have familial high cholesterol and it's not a danger to me. I'm low normal weight, eat a mostly meat and fresh veggie diet, no grains, virtually no sugar, but such a healthy diet doesn't change my cholesterol levels. I take no meds, either. I've recently read things about how higher cholesterol is actually a good thing in older people, especially for the brain.
I also perpetually have high cholesterol, and have had it as long as I have been tested. I don't remember getting cholesterol tests when I was younger (I'm now 75) so I have no idea about my cholesterol historically. Part of my high cholesterol number is because my HDL is very high, usually in the mid 70's. It's my LDL that is high, but I refused statins about 10+ years ago and demanded a particle test, which is not typically used unless you press for it. That test showed my particle type was the Pattern A fluffy, which is not dangerous. Since there is zero heart disease in my family, my doctor decided I have familial high cholesterol and it's not a danger to me. I'm low normal weight, eat a mostly meat and fresh veggie diet, no grains, virtually no sugar, but such a healthy diet doesn't change my cholesterol levels. I take no meds, either. I've recently read things about how higher cholesterol is actually a good thing in older people, especially for the brain.