Question 1

What can happen if one has high triglycerides?

Accepted Answer

If one has high triglycerides then that person is susceptible to heart diseases.

Question 2

Why would a vegetarian have high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

The foods that many vegetarians consume is rich is trans fat that can lead to cholesterol built up. Hence, vegetarians can also have cholesterol problem.

Question 3

What fats should I avoid with high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Avoid saturated fats if you have high cholesterol.

Question 4

What cholesterol levels require medication?

Accepted Answer

Your LDL cholesterol level is 190 mg/dL or higher. You are 40-75 years old having a risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Question 5

What is the optimal daily intake of cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

If you have risk factors for heart disease, you should not consume more than 200 milligrams of cholesterol a day. 300miligrams at the max if you are a healthy individual.

Question 6

What should you not eat when you have high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Do not eat red meat, fried foods, processed meats and junk foods especially if you have high cholesterol.

What can happen if one has high triglycerides?

What can happen if one has high triglycerides?

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Why would a vegetarian have high cholesterol?

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What cholesterol levels require medication?

What is the optimal daily intake of cholesterol?

What should you not eat when you have high cholesterol?

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