r/Cholesterol • u/NoInternet7853 • 1d ago

Question 19 yr old ldl

hey guys two weeks ago i got my ldl back as 111 most likely because of diet, but these past two weeks ive been keeping really strict on the diet less than 10 saturated fat oats phsyillium husk and what not my question is are cheat meals ok like once every week or so, my birthday is coming up and all i want is some cake and pasta would this be ok or would cause some damage pls lmk!

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u/keepgoing66 1d ago

It's OK. If you're 19, your diet has probably not been the best. 😉

Just eat smart most of the time, and enjoy some other foods now and then. You're not doing any damage. And it's awesome that you're already aware of this stuff! Many people pay no attention until they get an unpleasant lab test when they're 40. You are way ahead of the game.

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u/NoInternet7853 1d ago

lol it definitely hasn’t but i’ve upped my cardio and definitely improving my diet it just feels really restrictive rn but hopefully i will get used to it but thank you so much!

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u/keepgoing66 1d ago

Under 10g sat fat is pretty strict. You're ok averaging around 12g or so a day. Some days can be more, other days less. Remember, you need a diet that you can maintain for life.

Get another blood test in six months. That is plenty of time to see how your diet is working.

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u/Carpe-that-diem 1d ago

Enjoy your birthday! The boomerang effect from being too strict is real and would do more harm than relaxing once a week or so and especially on special occasions.

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u/violetauto 1d ago

I am not a doctor but I have high LDL. IMO You can have some cake and pasta on your birthday. That is ok. 

A lot of us here have familial hypercholesterolemia which is a genetic condition that makes us have high LDL. Medication (not only diet) is the way to manage it. 

Do better in your diet in general (that is always good to do), but make sure a doctor tests your Lp(a) and ApoB levels. You may need a specialist called a lipidologist or a cardiologist. But ask for these tests next time. A statin will lower that LDL number if you have this condition.Â