Is my bloodwork better or worse this year?

[mamads]

I had my bloodwork done the other day and compared it to last year. Can any of you tell me if it's better or worse than last year? I am 64 years old and weigh 119#. I'v tried to clean up my eating and I exercise 3 times a week for 1:45 min doing step, weights, pilates, etc.

2006 Total Chos. 170, Triglycerides 69, HDL 52, LDL 104
2007 Total Chos. 167, Triglycerides 57, HDL 48, LDL 108

This is all greek to me but I thought my HDL should be higher with all the exercising I do.
I appreciate any input.

Thanks, Darlene

 

[DebbieH]

Darlene, your numbers are all great. Here is some info....Normal values for total cholesterol should be fewer than 200. Normal HDL is 35-40 (higher is better), and normal LDL should be less 130. Triglicerides should be less than 200. Genetics are a major factor in how the body assimilates and utilizes the fats and sugars we ingest. Diet, therefore plays an extremely important part in how we control the intake of fats, particularly animal fats and sugars, particularly those found in carbohydrates, deserts, sodas, etc. Exercise can also help in reducing the total cholesterol, by lowering the LDL and raising the HDL. Total cholesterol of 240 and above, a LDL of 160 and above, and a HDL of less than 35 can place you in a high-risk category for heart disease. So you can see why watching our diets and exercising is so important to health and longevity.

If you want to talk more about this, move your post over to the OD Forum and you'll get more answers. This forum is for questions to Cathe. Good job on your numbers, your weight, your cleaner diet and your exercising. SUPER!!!!!


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[DebbieH]

Also...

This post might have been intended for Cathe. I didn't mean to sound rude to you. Sorry! Just thought you would get lots of replies on OD if Cathe is busy. :7


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[mamads]

RE: Also...

Ok, I will do that. Thanks for your input. Darlene