
Originally Posted by
bulldawg_28
Since you're prone to heart attack, if I were you I'd stay on the meds until you can get your cholesterol re-checked. Be sure they check every single blood lipid type because a high count of good cholesterol (HDL) will contribute to a higher number of total cholesterol. High cholesterol numbers doesn't always necessarily mean increasing a risk for cardiovascular disease. If they are within normal limits then ask permission from your doc to get off the meds, and begin takign otc suppliments:fish oil, antioxidants, etc. Keep your fiber intake high as well; 30-35 grams a day. Cardio is vital as well. I read an article from AHA that 150 minutes (30 minutes 5 days a week) of moderatly intense cardio a week was the most beneficial for overall cardiovascular health.
Btw, just out of curiousity what was your lipid numbers, and what lipid meds are you taking?