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High Cholesterol

I'm A 31 Year Old Male And My Total Cholesterol Is 167, My Triglycerides Are 100 But Here's Where The Problem Is, My Hdl Is 37 My Ldl Is 110. What Could This Possibly Be? How Can I Fix It? Thank You!

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    I'm A 31 Year Old Male And My Total Cholesterol Is 167, My Triglycerides Are 100 But Here's Where The Problem Is, My Hdl Is 37 My Ldl Is 110. What Could This Possibly Be? How Can I Fix It? Thank You!

    Answer

    Hi Alex:

    Here are the recommendations of the American Heart Association:

    Total cholesterol less than 200

    HDL cholesterol at least > 40, ideally > 60

    LDL cholesterol at least less than 130, ideally less than 100

    Triglycerides less than 150

    Here is a few links you may want to review:

    Tips on How to Raise Your HDL

    Ways to increase your HDL

    What Causes Low HDL?

    Take care,

    Tara

    You should know: The answer above provides general health information that is not intended to replace medical advice or treatment recommendations from a qualified healthcare professional.