Comments on: Can Vegans Have High Cholesterol? https://foodrevolution.org/blog/vegans-high-cholesterol/ Healthy, ethical, sustainable food for all. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:25:24 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.1 By: Ina Kielley https://foodrevolution.org/blog/vegans-high-cholesterol/#comments/48184 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:25:24 +0000 https://foodrevolution.org/?p=62497#comment-48184 In reply to Holly.

Thank you for being here, and for your feedback, Holly! –Ina, Food Revolution Network Team

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By: Holly https://foodrevolution.org/blog/vegans-high-cholesterol/#comments/48179 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:03:53 +0000 https://foodrevolution.org/?p=62497#comment-48179 Ocean, Judging from the number of comments on this post, it appears to be one of the most popular and relevant. I hope you will continue to post updates on this topic. I hope you have found and will share what works best for you to keep your cholesterol numbers in check.

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By: Dove https://foodrevolution.org/blog/vegans-high-cholesterol/#comments/48129 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:20:43 +0000 https://foodrevolution.org/?p=62497#comment-48129 In reply to Tom Taylor.

WHAT are your side effects, Tom? How long have you been on the statin??

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By: Dove https://foodrevolution.org/blog/vegans-high-cholesterol/#comments/48128 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:16:18 +0000 https://foodrevolution.org/?p=62497#comment-48128 ]]> In reply to Mike.

THAT sounds delicious and nutritious! 😃

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By: Dove https://foodrevolution.org/blog/vegans-high-cholesterol/#comments/48127 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:11:51 +0000 https://foodrevolution.org/?p=62497#comment-48127 👏🏾👏🏾 I found out 18 months ago that I have "elevated" cholesterol after being injured. Last week's three- month update shows HDL up and LDL down, but total cholesterol steady at 211. (Down from 235 last spring. I've made minor modifications to diet, especially since June.) The APN threatened six months ago to prescribe a statin. I REFUSE. I've been healthfully vegan since 1999. Time to ramp up my program. I'm tuning in for the master class tomorrow. Because health IS wealth.]]> MANY THANKS for such a detailed article. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

I found out 18 months ago that I have “elevated” cholesterol after being injured. Last week’s three- month update shows HDL up and LDL down, but total cholesterol steady at 211. (Down from 235 last spring. I’ve made minor modifications to diet, especially since June.)

The APN threatened six months ago to prescribe a statin. I REFUSE. I’ve been healthfully vegan since 1999. Time to ramp up my program. I’m tuning in for the master class tomorrow. Because health IS wealth.

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By: Ina Kielley https://foodrevolution.org/blog/vegans-high-cholesterol/#comments/48093 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:58:04 +0000 https://foodrevolution.org/?p=62497#comment-48093 In reply to Vickie.

Very true, Vickie! Glad you are finding something that works for you! –Ina, Food Revolution Network Team

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By: Vickie https://foodrevolution.org/blog/vegans-high-cholesterol/#comments/47737 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:11:41 +0000 https://foodrevolution.org/?p=62497#comment-47737 I am a hyper responder as you are. I have to be very tight with my diet to do well. I also have a fib so that ups the motivation to tighten the diet as well. Plant based butter, no. Very much oil, no. Must be very careful with sweets and tofu is rather high in fat so must be careful with that too. Have found recipes to make bean based tofu going to try.

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By: Ina Kielley https://foodrevolution.org/blog/vegans-high-cholesterol/#comments/47585 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:34:57 +0000 https://foodrevolution.org/?p=62497#comment-47585 In reply to Laurie.

Thanks for sharing that, Laurie! –Ina, Food Revolution Network Team

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By: Ina Kielley https://foodrevolution.org/blog/vegans-high-cholesterol/#comments/47562 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:55:07 +0000 https://foodrevolution.org/?p=62497#comment-47562 In reply to Carrie.

I’m so glad this article gave you some new information and a new perspective on this issue. I wish you the best in your continued health! –Ina, Food Revolution Network Team

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By: Ina Kielley https://foodrevolution.org/blog/vegans-high-cholesterol/#comments/47558 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:42:03 +0000 https://foodrevolution.org/?p=62497#comment-47558 In reply to Tom Taylor.

Your doctor may be able to guide you in weaning off if it’s recommended! Certainly worth a try to speak to them about it. –Ina, Food Revolution Network Team

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By: Ina Kielley https://foodrevolution.org/blog/vegans-high-cholesterol/#comments/47557 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:39:59 +0000 https://foodrevolution.org/?p=62497#comment-47557 In reply to Jennifer Flood.

This is a great tip, Jennifer. Thyroid issues are very common in women and certainly should be checked. –Ina, Food Revolution Network Team

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By: Ina Kielley https://foodrevolution.org/blog/vegans-high-cholesterol/#comments/47556 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:38:54 +0000 https://foodrevolution.org/?p=62497#comment-47556 In reply to Sandie.

Thank you for sharing your experience, Sandie! How interesting that your numbers changes so drastically in such a short time. Here’s to continued healing! –Ina, Food Revolution Network Team

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