My total cholesterol is 77, HDL only 30, LDL 37 and Tri 52...my father had similar numbers for decades and had a heart attack out of the blue at the age of 70. His arteries are so blocked that it looks like a string of pearls. His body created bypassing "veins" to heart by itself and that has kept him alive. I am 41 years old, 5'11, 182lbs and run/cycle/lift weights 5-6 times a week.
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Q: Should I be concerned because HDL is low?
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8/10/12 3:45pm
Hi Jim,
A high HDL level is usually desirable as HDL "picks up" cholesterol deposited in the arteries helping to prevent arterial plaque build up. Here is a link to information:
Tips on How to Raise HDL Cholesterol
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
How to Lower Cholesterol in 8 Simple Steps
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