Vad påverkar LDL?

Innehållsförteckning:

1. Vad påverkar LDL?
2. Is it safe to lower LDL below 70 mg/dL?
3. What should my LDL level be if I have heart disease?
4. What does it mean if my LDL is high?
5. What are the current guidelines for the treatment of high LDL?

Vad påverkar LDL?

Fibrer från grönsaker, baljväxter och fullkorn binder till LDL i tarmen och sänker på så vis LDL i blodet. Kött och charkprodukter innehåller mättade fetter som höjer LDL samtidigt som de ofta innehåller mycket salt vilket hos många individer höjer blodtrycket.

Is it safe to lower LDL below 70 mg/dL?

• A recent meta-analysis published in JAMA Cardiology suggests that it is both safe and effective to lower LDL below 70 mg/dL. The authors reviewed a large database of CVD patients with LDL levels averaging 70 mg/dL or less at the start of the studies.

What should my LDL level be if I have heart disease?

• Aim for an LDL below 160 mg/dL if you have zero or one risk factor for cardiovascular disease. *To calculate your risk, talk with your doctor or do it online at www.health.harvard.edu/147. Some of the country's top cholesterol experts are now at work revising the guidelines that doctors use to identify and treat cholesterol problems.

What does it mean if my LDL is high?

• Higher levels of LDL raise your chances of a heart attack. That’s because of a sudden blood clot that forms there. Get a simple blood test to check your LDL levels. If they're high, healthy foods and medicine can help you get them down.

What are the current guidelines for the treatment of high LDL?

• Current guidelines developed by the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and several other professional organizations recommend lowering elevated LDL levels to 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) in people with high-risk CVD.