I had my L.D.L level of 170 mg/dL few months ago and on advice of my doc I undertook lifestyle modification.. I took or morning walk and jogging (around 7 Kms 6 days a week) .. started eating balance diet.. I lost around 8 kgs in four months.. I checked my LDL level around 2 months back and it was 70 (HDL being 38).. I have been maintaining my healthy lifestyle and I got my Lipid profice done again yesterday.. and to my utter shock the LDL level has gone up to 112 (HDL 48)..
I am not able to comprehand this increase.. can somebody please..please explain the possible reasons and remidy?
I don’t eat anything fired or high in carbohydrate.. I try to stick to proteins and fruits..
Many valid scientific studies have been done to confirm the role of cholesterol in formation of atheromatous plaque in arteries. It is the initial cause of inflammatory changes in artery walls that begins the process of plaque formation, and it forms the fat component of the plaques that thicken artery walls. It is the cholesterol released from atheromatous plaque that forms the clots that occlude the coronary arteries in myocardial infarctions.
Blood lipid levels do vary for a number of reasons, and the length of fasting prior to the blood draw can significantly impact the results. It is entirely possible that a retest after a 12 hour fast would give you a different result. But I would definitely discuss this with your doctor to get his or her take on it. Additional metabolic studies might be advised.
Add….this is an article that explains the mechanisms of inflammation and role of cholesterol in atherosclerosis, which is the causative condition in CAD……………..
http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/105/9/1135