Individuals who have high cholesterol nearly generally follow strict diet plans that exclude all sources of fat from their regular meals. While avoiding processed foods, red meat, full-fat dairy, fried foods, and sugary sweets is crucial, when added to the diet in moderation, unsaturated fats can help lower bad cholesterol and preserve heart health.
Nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary said, “If you’re at 200 (cholesterol levels) with a good thyroid panel, no inflammatory markers out of range you’re still in the clear.” She elaborates on possible root causes of elevated cholesterol levels.
Stress: High levels of stress also likely result in elevated cortisol levels, which can increase the amount of cholesterol your blood sends to your adrenal glands. Your body will have to manufacture more cholesterol the more cortisol it needs.
Low T3 production or conversion: For cholesterol to be converted into necessary hormones like progesterone and oestrogen, enough T3 is needed. Additionally, a low T3 indicates insufficient thyroid hormone for the synthesis of these other hormones.
Your diet is high in vegetable oils, seed oils, canola oil, corn oil, etc and refined carbs: This can lead to elevated cholesterol levels. Too many PUFAs damage the transport of fats around the body, which can build up in your blood vessels.
