What are normal cholesterol numbers for this diet?

[Yellow Jacket]

I've been on Atkins for over 7 weeks. At 5 weeks, I had some blood tests done, and they checked my cholesterol. They told me the results were fine. They said the low carb diet had lowered my triglycerides. Just wondering how Atkins is supposed to affect my cholesterol numbers.

I did some research on the desired levels, and some of my numbers look good, and some don't.

My Total Cholesterol: 178
Desired: <200
Borderline: 200-239
High: 240+

My Triglycerides: 70
Normal: <150
Borderline: 150-199
High: 200-499
Very High: 500+

My HDL: 33
Desirable: >60
Acceptable: 40-60
Low: <40

My LDL: 130
Optimal: <100
Near Optimal: 100-129
Borderline: 130-159
High: 160-189
Very High: 190+

My Ratio of Total to HDL: 5.4 to 1
Good: < 5 to 1
Better: < 3 to 1

[ttdriver]

Actually, what's more important is the ratio derived by taking LDL divided by HDL .. in your case that would be a ratio of 3.93.

Check out this link for more info: http://www.fatfreekitchen.com/choles...hdl-ratio.html

You could easily raise that HDL by adding in more cardiovascular exercise.

Congrats on the good numbers!

Betty

[2big4mysize]

yep upping your HDL is one of the things Atkins does with the eating and the exercise program. on your next recheack your HDL should be higher which will lower your LDL and even if your total goes up you will have a healthier lipid profile