Calculated LDL vs Triglycerides levels?

Question

Based on the Friedewald equation

LDL = Total cholesterol - HDL - (Triglycerides ÷ 5) 

Appears that a person with 50 Triglycerides has higher calculated LDL than another person with 200 Triglycerides with similar HDL and total cholesterol. It does not make sense. Any sliding scale factor for the equation?.

Laurence W · Accepted Answer

LDL + HDL + (Triglycerides / 5) = Total cholesterol

50 / 5 = 10

200 / 5 = 40

There is no straight line relationship between any of the three, they are separate lipid components.  My LDL dropped 80 points, HDL went up 8, Tri's stayed about the same.

Blaine · Answer

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Anonymous · Answer

Simple answer is a pain full death, use garlic, Cinnamon and lemons to break down the cholesterol. If a person eats frozen foods, read the caloric contents, fats per serving and amount of preservatives involved in producing the product. The body will heal itself, since each person's chemistry is different, numbers or levels for HDL and LDL have to be done carefully. When you feel healthy and have good bowel movements, think about what you have eaten and work on eating healthy fresh foods and not fast foods.

mtwaites · Answer

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Calculated LDL vs Triglycerides levels?

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