he is a chronic smoker but frm last 1n the half year he left the smoking. his LDL level is 160mg/dl.HDL level is 34mg/dl. how much it effect the heart
Q: how would increase the HDL level in the body?
Answers (1)
2/17/10 4:59pm
Hi meenakshi,
Here are a few links that will help answer your questions.
The benefits of smoking cessation for your heart
What is a good cholesterol level
Making sense of cholesterol ratios
Best of luck,
Monica M. Skidmore, MS, RD, LDN
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