just so that you have a better idea about my beliefs regarding cholesterol, here's the rest that I did not get to finish. There are 4 components to the usual lipid panel: total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL-C and LDL-C. Most doctors are trained to respond to high LDL-C levels (the bad cholesterol) and suggest a drug to lower it.
However, other doctors, mostly overseas ones, now prefer to use the ratio of triglycerides over HDL and decide if action is needed. Assuming the units are given in mg/dl, the preferred ratio is 2 or less. I am using this to decide if I should take action as well. So, I am not taking any meds to lower cholesterol because my ratio is good enough. It was 1.2 from a lab test done last October.
It might also help to know that the body makes 80% of it's cholesterol with about 20% coming from the foods. It is not likely you can eat excess cholesterol. Lastly, it might also be useful to know that the body naturally turns excess carbs into fats and stored.
Under normal circumstances, the body only has 4g of glucose circulating in the blood; that's about 1 teaspoon of sugar. 1 serving size of white bread has about 8 teaspoons and 6 for brown bread.
The only macronutrients that MUST be eaten are proteins and fats! Carbs are optional.
Do let me know if I have been unclear or if you have questions.
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