Friday, July 20, 2012 trilok chand asks

Q: I am 36 years old man. My Total Cholesterol 155, HDL 40.60, Triglycerides 238, LDL 66.76, VLDL 47. What can I do.

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Tara Aschenbrenner

7/21/12 12:06am

Hi Trilok Chand:

Here are the recommendations of the American Heart Association:

Total cholesterol less than 200
HDL cholesterol at least > 40, ideally > 60
LDL cholesterol at least less than 130, ideally less than 100
Triglycerides less than 150

Your triglycerides are elevated and your HDL is a little on the low end, and VLDL is slightly elevated.

These following links will provide information on how you can help change those levels. I do recommend you speak to a physician about your lab so they are monitored.

Triglycerides: Why They Matter and How to Lower Them

Three Ways to Lower Your Triglyceride

Tips on How to Raise Your HDL

VLDL Cholesterol

Take care,

Tara

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