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Q: I had a biometeric screen today and my HDL cholesterol count was 18. I am a 43 year old female. My CALC LDL-LDL cholesterol count was 147 and my TC/HDL Ratio is 10

My Trig was 74 my total cholesterol was 179 my blood pressure was 110/79 I am 5'5" and 189lbs. I have never had readings like this before and I am concerned about todays results. Do you have any suggestions?
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8/21/11 3:08pm

Hi Concerned Mom,

 

Here are two links to information that will help you get on track with diet and lifestlye changes to improve your levels:

 

Tips on How to Raise Your HDL Cholesterol

Your Checklist to Lower Cholesterol

 

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

How to Lower Cholesterol in 8 Simple Steps

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By Concerned Mom— Last Modified: 08/21/11, First Published: 08/17/11