High Cholesterol Anyone?

[Adam88]

My doctor just called me to tell me my cholesterol is high, I was about to out and get some burgers with the mates.

Funny thing, I have been off and on diets trying to lose my belly fat so I can avoid this stuff when I am older.

I am 24. Go to gym regularly and have a body fat of like 6%. So I am confused.

Any of you have this problem

[Ant1981]

Just go and get burgers, they're awesome.

Body fat and cholesterol isn't always necessarily linked. Body fat can be stored from carbohydrates and startchy foods, where cholesterol is accumulated from saturated fats.

Enjoy your burger with your mates, but for the rest of the week eat more fish and veg and lay off cakes and so much red meat.

[Luke1981]

I have the same problem, my body doesn't produce enough tryclycerin which helps break down fat in the blood. I have to take a tablet daily which is a fenofibrate. My levels are below average now which is good.
I keep fit and watch my diet also, its something I have no control over and have to take the tablets for life.
Speak to your doctor about it properly.

[Adam88]

I didn't even speak to my doctor yet.

My dermatologist called me to warn me. I will go see one tomorrow.

Maybe God is telling me I need a 6 pack for summer so he gave me high cholesterol!

[scarr89]

My doctor just called me to tell me my cholesterol is high, I was about to out and get some burgers with the mates.

Funny thing, I have been off and on diets trying to lose my belly fat so I can avoid this stuff when I am older.

I am 24. Go to gym regularly and have a body fat of like 6%. So I am confused.

Any of you have this problem

f**king christ. I hope mine is ok, your 'life style' sounds similar to mine.

How did your Dr find out, were you due a blood test or did you start having some sort of side affect?

[R32UK]

fresh grapefruit is the answer 

[scarr89]

fresh grapefruit is the answer 

The answer to why you get high cholesterol or the answer to cure it, and why the angry face? 

[bobotheclown]

alot of it is genetic. I know someone who has super high cholestrol but is a proper gym rat and eats stupidly healthy.

I am the total opposite and have normal cholesterol/bordering on the low.

Now that you know you have high cholesterol just bear that in mind when choosing what you eat.

[Seanl]

My cholesterol is fine you bunch of fat bastards! 

[Steve30]

Statins maybe the only way to address that check it out with your GP?