Friday, June 01, 2012

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Hi Rjmrocks,   It's very likely no longer smoking is the reason behind your increased HDL.  Congratulations on quitting!   Cigarette smoking does lower HDL and stimulates the production of a hormone to increase LDL and triglycerides. This relationship tends to be "dose dependent" meaning the more you smoke the more you lower HDL. On average smokers have a 20% lower HDL than non-smokers. No longer smoking usually causes a 20% increase in HDL.   All the best, Lisa Nelson RD How to Lower Cholesterol in 8 Simple Steps
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