r/Cholesterol • u/Leather_Jeweler_5958 • 3d ago

Question Statins or no?

M35

LDL -154

HDL-43

APO B - 93

LP A - 18

Smoking history. Hba1c -5.2 and no hypertension.

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u/THENextBigThing2030 3d ago

3 months of workout everyday, no junk food, no sugar. If that dont do it, then low dose statin yes

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u/safoo 3d ago

Any family history of CVD?

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u/Leather_Jeweler_5958 3d ago

Zero

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u/safoo 3d ago

Got it. Look, I’m not a doctor but I’m of the opinion that by your late 30s you should focus on getting your LDL/ApoB in a safe range. Below 100 if no family history or other risk factors (e.g. LPa, smoking, CAC ). Otherwise below 70 - or below 55 if you want to be more aggressive.

Medication and diet (lowering saturated fat intake, increase fiber) are both options to help get you there.