I am a 38 year old female with an overall level of 207; 73 trig; 72 HDL; 120 LDL how do I bring the207 down? I live a busy life and try to ride the bike 30 minutes a day. I take multi-vitamins and my Omega 3-6-9 every day. What else can I do?
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Q: Overall Cholesterol is high but ratio is good
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5/ 4/09 1:32pm
Hi Koukla313,
I think your numbers look good, even though your total cholesterol is slightly elevated. You triglycerides are nice and low and HDL high, which is what you want. An LDL of 120 isn't bad either. You could work to lower LDL by boosting dietary fiber or plant sterol intake, but I wouldn't be overly concerned. Consult your physician to determine if you need to take action.
Also, I do not generally recommend supplement omega 6 fatty acids.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
How to Lower Cholesterol in 8 Simple Steps
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