Mixed hyperlipidemia?

Just got my lab results back in the mail from the clinic. Apparently, I have mixed hyperlipidemia?
Cholesterol 6.7
Triglycerides 2.27
HDL cholesterol 1.06
LDL cholesterol 4.61
What even is "mixed hyperlipidemia" exactly?
Does this mean I can kiss all fatty foods goodbye forever, or what...

The results aren't exactly great news. Mixed hyperlipidemia essentially means you’re dealing with high cholesterol and elevated triglycerides at the same time. In most cases, this isn't just about what you ate last night; it's usually tied to your genetic makeup. You're going to have to get strict with your diet—we're talking significantly cutting back on heavy, fatty foods. Ideally, fats should make up no more than 30% of your total daily calorie intake. Depending on how bad the numbers are, your doctor might put you on medication. Bottom line: go talk to your physician and follow their lead...

Thanks
I realized later that they also found *Helicobacter pylori* during my tests.
Could that be linked to everything else—and just how much of a danger are we talking about here?...

rustybison8 said:thanks
I just realized they also flagged me for *Helicobacter pylori*.
Could that be linked to this, and how much of a risk are we actually talking about here?

There shouldn't be any connection there, at least nothing direct. *H. pylori* can trigger gastritis or even stomach ulcers. In developed countries like the US, it’s estimated that about 40% of the adult population carries it, and most of the time, it doesn't cause any issues at all. If it does become an issue, your doctor will likely just put you on a course of antibiotics.

fadedmarlin402 said:There shouldn't be any direct link here—at least, none that's immediate... Helicobacter is known to trigger gastritis and those nasty peptic ulcers. In developed nations like the US, it’s estimated that about 40% of the adult population carries it, and for most people, it doesn't even cause symptoms. If things do get bad, your doctor will just put you on a course of antibiotics.

Thanks! I'm going to head to the doctor in a couple of days. 😢

fadedmarlin402 said:That readout isn't great news. Mixed hyperlipidemia basically means you're dealing with high cholesterol and high triglycerides at the same time. It’s usually baked into your DNA—just how you're wired. You're going to have to tighten up the diet significantly (think less greasy stuff; fats should probably stay under 30% of your total daily calories). Depending on how bad it is, a doctor might put you on meds. Bottom line: go talk to your physician...

Is there any actual link between hyperlipidemia and thyroid issues? Also, can stress trigger this kind of thing—or maybe even long-term use of psychiatric medications?

Hypothyroidism can definitely trigger hypercholesterolemia—basically, those cholesterol numbers start climbing. I’ve spent way too much time digging through medical journals and rabbit holes on this lately.

Then you have emotional stress, which is another major factor that can lead to hyperlipidemia.

Certain psychiatric medications, like some antidepressants or antipsychotics, are notorious for causing weight gain in patients. While I haven't personally come across a specific psych med that directly causes hyperlipidemia, that doesn't mean one isn't out there somewhere. It is well-documented, however, that things like estrogen-based contraceptives, glucocorticoids, and certain beta-blockers can definitely cause lipid issues.