Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

I had my first checkup since my cardiac catheterization in February.
Now granted, I've been eating healthy, I've lost about 15 pounds.
I've been exercising. And my doctor added Zetia to my regimen of six drugs for high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

But… I've also tried to fit a little more red wine into the equation. Instead of 1-2 bottles per week, I've been drinking 2-3 bottles per week.

My LDL "bad" cholesterol is down to 110, which is an unheard of figure for me, it dropped over 100 points since February.
My HDL "good" cholesterol has been a constant battle for us. No matter what I have done diet wise, exercise wise, etc., we just haven't been able to elevate it. It is supposed to be over 45 and historically I've been in the low 20s. well, since February, my HDL went from 30 to 38… Still below the 45 mark, but the highest we have ever seen it!

It's the Bordeaux wine, I tell you.
It's good… And good for you!

Well done! Well done indeed! Glad to hear you are doing well, Jim.

Thanks Dave, I'm pleased with my checkup this morning.

That's some great news. Keep it up!

Those are great changes. Adding soluble fiber to the diet via fruits, vegetables, whole grains etc. also can make a difference.

Great results! Will use that to convince my wife that all this drinking is great and I only do it because I am health conscious...

My bad cholesterol is negative, i'm drinking way too much red.

Nic

I remember that a Danish study showed that the change in HDL is linear in the quantity of red wine one drinks. So one more bottle of red wine a week might get you into the 40s, Jim.

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