For the most part I am within the normal range which was good.
A little low on potassium (3.3l, normal 3.5-5.3l), could be caused by diuretic but she just said to eat more potassium foods instead of changing meds.
Total cholesterol was in range (197, <200) but all others not good. HDL was 43 (needs to be > 50). LDL was 110 (needs to be <100). Non HDL cholesterol was 154 (needs to be <130). And the worst was Triglycerides. It was 329 (needs to be <150). Yikes.
What causes high triglycerides? Overeating, too much carbs, drinking lots of alcohol, and interestingly, some medication. beta blockers and thiazide diuretics both on the list.
How to lower? Exercise, limit alcohol, sugar, processed foods, carbs. Eat fish 2x/week. Increase healthy fats.
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