Question 1

How fast can cholesterol levels change?

Accepted Answer

It take months for cholesterol levels to change.

Question 2

Is it healthy to have a cholesterol of 140?

Accepted Answer

Less than 200mg/dl is desirable so 140mg/dl is a good level.

Question 3

How do cholesterol levels rise?

Accepted Answer

Many different factors can contribute to high blood cholesterol, including lifestyle factors like smoking, an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise, as well as having an underlying condition, such as high blood pressure or diabetes.

Question 4

What level of high cholesterol requires medication?

Accepted Answer

You will require medicines if you have already had a heart attack or stroke or have peripheral arterial disease. Your LDL cholesterol level is 190 mg/dL or higher. You are 40-75 years old and have diabetes and an LDL cholesterol level of 70 mg/dL or higher.

Question 5

How bad is 220 cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

No, 220mg/dl is boderline high.

Question 6

What meat can I eat with high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

White meat such as fish, chicken are preferred to keep cholesterol levels in check.

How fast can cholesterol levels change?

How fast can cholesterol levels change?

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