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Tuesday, June 16, 2009 TONY asks

Q: Why low HDL and is my LDL to low?

I'm on 40mg lipitor and lovaza daily. My LDL is 31, HDL is 27 and TG 99. I have been on this medication for over a year. My HDL was 33 before I started medication. My TG and LDL have been lowered, but why is my HDL going lower?

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6/17/09 1:08pm

Hi Tony,

 

Review the post below with tips to raise HDL levels.  See if you've made a change to your dietary/lifestyle habits that might cause your HDL to decrease.

 

Tips to Raise HDL Cholesterol

 

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

How to Lower Cholesterol in 8 Simple Steps

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