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Q: hi my cholesterol is 216 and my hdl is 107 good or not so good

38yrs old female no history of high cholesterol in the family

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8/31/09 12:43pm

Hi Dawn,

 

You'd have a better idea of your heart health by getting a comprehensive lipid profile, such as an LPP (Lipoprotein Particle Profile).  This would tell you the particle size of your HDL and LDL molecules and whether or not you have reason for concern.  Dr. Shelby-Lane mentions this briefly in the following post:


Can My HDL Be Too High?

 

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

How to Lower Cholesterol in 8 Simple Steps

 

 

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