High HDL and cholesterol

My HDL is in the high 80's, which my doctor calls a "Get Out of Jail Free Card".  I changed to a low-carb diet 7 years ago and my HDL has been rising ever since (I'm 54).

Thanks so much for your question.  I am the moderator for the site and though not medically trained will try to answer your questions or at least lead you in the right

direction.

Here are a couple of links to material on our site that might help you.  Our Cholesterol Prevention and Treatment section has information to help keep your cholesterol in check.  And check our Low Cholesterol Diet area for information on eating better.

All the best, sue

I am a 43 year old female. I too have a high HDL level of 94 and total cholesterol level of 200, a 2:1 ratio). I researched this, being in awe ,that my high HDL level (good)  continues to rise with each year as I continue a low-carb diet. I found many doctors say that eating fat increases the (good) HDL levels which contradicts the Dean Ornish diet.  I am intrigued by this! I did find a recent research in Finland that says high HDL levels could be very DANGEROUS when looked at with other factors. I am sure there is more to the mysteries. Also, I smoke and drink alcohol regularly.....(not that I am proud) but just another factor to add to the mystery. I call it great genes. My doc says I have the heart of an athlete andt  I hardly excercise. I may add that I am a Dietary Manager at a large retirement community and serve and eat a VERY wide range of foods here. Very well rounded diet other than many carbs.

I understand female sex hormones raise HDL, too