Monday, June 29, 2009 A S HARI asks

Q: low cholesterol low hdl

my total cholrsterol is 126 ldl 70 hdl 32 vldl 24 tg122.Is my profile normal even with lower hdl.My doctor says it is very healthy as the ratios of components is important and it is very healthy

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Lisa Nelson, Health Pro

6/29/09 6:00pm

Hi A S Hari,

I encourage you to take steps to raise your HDL level. The American Heart Association recommends an HDL greater than 40 and ideally greater than 60. Here are two posts, one with tips to increase HDL and one gives more input on the risk associated with a low HDL.

Should You Receive Treatment for Very Low HDL Levels?
Tips on How to Raise Your HDL

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

Be Heart Healthy and Lose Weight

Linda23

7/22/10 11:14am

Your doctoe is right. all your components are under normal range.

To keep your cholesterol always under normal range follow the list below

1. Practice some light exercise

2. Keep your weight normal;

3. Avoid eating saturated fats,

4. Eat at least 2 servings of foods containing soluble fibers daily.

5. Beware that refined carbohydrates.

6. You should know that eating ½ raw onion daily will raise hdl cholesterol by 30%

7. Avoid drinking alcohol.

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