A different scale must be used in the US, because your numbers are unfamiliar to me. I would think the bagel would affect your triglyceride level. Did they measure that, too?

I can't see a connection between food allergies and cholesterol levels, but that doesn't mean none exists.

Well no,there is definitely no connection to food allergies and cholesterol levels.

What I am stating, is that *most* ppl eat normal foods**that is-dairy,red meats,eggs etc.** that may cause cholesterol levels to go higher or lower.

With my having food allergies,I do not consume what others do or can to either lower the levels or raise them.

The foods that might be necessary to lower levels,and have optimum counts,I cannot have...nor can I have most protein foods.

I don't know a lot about cholesterol, but recently read the article in the link and have decided I'm not going to worry about my cholesterol levels.

There are lots of studies/papers at the bottom that back up his research.

Just food for thought.

Here is a link that might be useful: Benefits of Cholesteol

Re the article, as with everything else dietary, I think cholesterol is an individual thing. I know I inherited my dad's metabolism of fat, and I was fortunate to have learned from his experience. Watching him go from barely able to walk due to angina (in his forties) to playing tennis and riding a bike (after quitting smoking and giving up saturated fats) has made a big difference in my life and longevity, I'm sure.

Ah--I see what you mean, Ont_gal. Perhaps food allergies aren't such a bad thing some of the time. :-)

PS: The last time I checked, high triglycerides (which I had in spades before I addressed it by giving up a lot of carbs) are a huge heart risk for women.

I have a Lipid Panel done every 6 months. According to my doctor, the numbers should be as follows:

Cholesterol (should be under 200)
Triglycerides (should be under 160)
LDL (should be under 130)
HDL (should be over 45)
Glucose (should be under 115)

Hope this helps.

and.. Ratio should be between 5.1 and 3.1

And should be taken after at least a 12 hour fast.

Quote:"Ah--I see what you mean, Ont_gal. Perhaps food allergies aren't such a bad thing some of the time. :-) "

Yes,Alisande..that is exactly what I meant...having the food allergies for the last 15+ yrs has been a benefit for me for sure.

the numbers that are listed are what I mean Pauline and Molly....the numbers first listed are not familiar to me,but will be once I speak to the doc in length about this

The ones that Molly posted are what appear the ones I have to go by,and from that,I am within the limits...good thing*S*S*S*

Gee, my Doctors recommendations are a tad different:

Blood sugar: normal up to 100 if fasting.

A1c goal is below 6.5 for diabetics

Triglycerides goal is below 150

HDL goal is above 40+

LDL goal is less than 130 , if there is family
history or diabetes goal is less than 100.

Wonder if there are different goals by Doctor?