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[email protected] wrote:I have been WFPB for 4 months. I had lipid panel done yesterday and my results are shocking. My total cholesterol is 303, triglycerides 204, LDL 213, HDL 52. My last cholesterol was 203. I have never had high triglycerides, but have always struggled with elevated LDL and low HDL. Never this bad. I am shocked and distraught. I have been vigilant about this diet and am doing zero processed foods or added oils. I suspect I have familial hyperlipidemia, but why would it be worse on a WFPB diet??
Is it possible my liver senses no fat and is trying to manufacture extra cholesterol? I don't know what to do. I have an appointment with my internist Monday, but she will just refer me to the cardiologist. I'm not sure they will know the answers, either. I am so discouraged. I watched all the documentaries and read about all these people dropping cholesterol and was certain I would, too. But it has had the opposite effect. How is this possible???
Please help me figure this out!
Rotterdam wrote:I thought cholesterol was only in animal products - how can nuts and seeds increase cholesterol levels? Or am I on the wrong page (not unusual!)
Rotterdam wrote:I thought cholesterol was only in animal products - how can nuts and seeds increase cholesterol levels? Or am I on the wrong page (not unusual!)
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