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Q: How do you make your HDL cholesterol levels go up?
I am 21 and my total cholesterol is 139 but I am worried because me doctor said my HDL (the good kind) is a little low. What foods or herbal remedies are good for lowering cholesterol? I know grapefruit is good and exercise.
and i think my wellness teacher in college said that my cholesterol at my age should be like 116 or lower. is that true?
so is 139 too high for my age group?

A: they like your bad cholesterol to be lower and lower so eat wild fish not farm raised fish take flax oil capsules and salmon oil capsules and get lots of exercise eat as much organic food as possible. drink lots of water and lose weight.

Q: How do I increase my HDL Cholesterol levels?
I started working out and cut down on a lot of junk including red meat and butter, what's next????
I can't tolerate alcohol, maybe wine here and there, but I don't like the taste unless I use it when I am cooking. Drinking Alcohol seems like a bizarre treatment. What type of alcohol and how much?

A: Drink alcohol, do not smoke, do cardiovascular exercise and eat fish, supposedly. The only one I have verifed is the alcohol diet, but I have stopped drinking and now my HDL is low. Junk, red meat and butter mostly raise your LDL, I have also verified that.

Q: Why is female's HDL cholesterol levels normally higher than males?

A: Men tend to have noticeably lower HDL levels, with smaller size and lower cholesterol content, than women. Men also have an increased incidence of atherosclerotic heart disease.
In general, your risk for heart disease, including a heart attack, increases if your HDL cholesterol level is less than 40 mg/dL. More specifically, men are at particular risk if their HDL is below 37 mg/dL, and women are at particular risk if their HDL if their HDL is below 47 mg/dL.
An HDL 60 mg/dL or above helps protect against heart disease.

Q: Is there any documented evidence that depression or anxiety can affect HDL cholesterol levels?

A: Not as far as I know but the link below gives good info.

Q: Can Tuna-fish raise your HDL cholesterol levels?
I got my results from the doctor and she says that my HDL is to low and that my LDL is a little high. I'm 25 years old; does anyone have any suggestions on foods to eat, to raise and lower the respective types?

Here are my levels

HDL 38
LDL 132

CHOL 192

A: Being as young as you are, your doctor will most likely not put you on medication with cholesterol numbers like that...unless you have risk factors like diabetes or heart disease. They are only mildly abnormal. Tuna and other types of fish will lower the LDL and increase the HDL. However, the best way to get those results is regular exercise. If you eat fish 3 or more times per week and exercise, you should see an improvement in your cholesterol pannel.

Q: how effective is niacin in raising HDL cholesterol levels?

A: Clinical studies have shown it be one of the single most effective things available aside from lifestyle modification.

Q: Would the following help to increase Good Cholesterol (HDL) Levels?
I had my Cholesterol levels checked a few days ago and the Total Cholesterol and Bad Cholesterol levels are fine. However, the Good Cholesterol levels are low and I need to increase these. After some research I found that by doing the following in my daily routine I can increase the HDL levels:

1) 30-40 minute exercise daily or at least 5 times a week
2) Cranberry Juice
3) Peanut butter with whole grain bread for breakfast
4) Food cooked in Canola or Olive oil
5) No fried stuff like french fries or fried chicken
6) Oven baked fish 1-2 a week.
7) Lots of fruit and vegetables

Does the above plan look good to increase the HDL levels?

A: HDL levels are increased by exercise.LDL levels are decreased by good diet.
If you want to increase HDL levels you should exercise regularly.A 3-4 miles quick walk daily is a fine start.Aerobic exercise is the best way(like walking,light jogging,swimming,biking).

I wouldn't suggest peanut butter for breakfast because of the high concentration of fat and carbohydrates.I'm not a nutritionist,but i think that low-fat low-sugar cereal with semi-skimmed milk would be better.The rest of your diet is more or less suitable.

Q: My dad has low HdL Cholesterol levels. Whats the best way to go about bringing it up?

A: Best and fastest way? Exercise, followed by an intake of omega3 acid fats, like the one found in flaxseed oil and cold water fish. No other proven way. Niacin has not proven to help.

Q: How To Raise My HDL (good cholesterol) Levels?
I just had a simple blood test and my triglycerides are norma (103) and I got a good low LDL (bad cholesterol) level...107.

But my HDL is only 38! I was overweight three months prior to taking the blood test and during the three months prior to the test I lost 30lbs. The three months before the test, I've been eating mostly nutrient foods (poultry, veggies, and fruit). I also exercise regularly.

What else can I do to raise my HDL levels? What foods may help? Why is my HDL level so low when everything else is good.
I will also be seeing a doctor once my health insurance kicks in, but just wanted to hear what others have to say.

A: I am a heart patient for the last six and half years. Your hdl is on lower side but not alarming. You should dip 5 almonds (badam) daily in the water at night and take in the morning after removing it cover, it will definitely raise your HDL.. If you can get " Arjun tree chhal" it will be very useful for maintaining cholesterol & healthy heart.Change in lifestyle, eating habits daily pranayam will also be useful. For more detail about lifestyle you may visit following website--
http://www.lifestyle-health-fitness.com/healthylifestyle.html

Q: Trans fat is linked with raising your blood’s HDL cholesterol levels and increasing your risk of heart disease?
True or False?????

Thanksss a lot(:

A: true. my dad has heart disease, and can eat no trans fat. at all.

Q: Is having low levels of HDL cholesterol bad?
i know HDL is the "good" cholesterol, but having low levels of it bad? and why?

thank you! :)

A: Hi Lady Burps Alot,

HDL removes cholesterol from your bloodstream and carries it back to the liver. I like to think of HDL as a vacuum cleaner, picking up cholesterol LDL leaves behind in your arteries.

Here are two posts you may find beneficial:

Do you need to treat a low HDL level? - http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/lower-cholesterol-do-you-need-to-treat-a-low-hdl-level

How do I increase HDL cholesterol? - http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/lower-cholesterol-how-do-i-increase-hdl-cholesterol

All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD

Q: How can I increase the level of my HDL or good cholesterol?
I had my Blood tested for Total Lipids. It seems my HDL level is quite low. My Doctor said i am still in my reproductive years so i should be having an elevated HDL to prevent heart attack.My LDL or bad cholesterol level is quite elevated but not much. What am i suppose to do to increase my good cholesterol level?please help...

A: I have the same problem. My doctor had me start on omega-3 fish oil capsule. 2 capsules twice a day. They are purified, so you don't have to worry about mercury poisoning.

Q: Is it possible for your HDL Cholesterol to be too high?
My overall Cholesterol score is 195
My HDL Cholesterol score is 101
My LDL Cholesterol score is 85.2

I know HDL is the "good" cholesterol, but when I tried to input this number into my health tracker, it denied it saying that it must be incorrect.

Is an extremely high HDL cholesterol level unhealthy?

A: If your total cholesterol is less than 200, and hdl is greather than 60, you have a very low heart risk. High levels of HDL isn't considered a risk as long as total cholesterol remains below 200.

Q: I just had blood-work done. What are normal levels for Cholesterol,HDL,LDL and triglycerides?
I am a 52 year old female in good health.

A: From

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4500

Total Cholesterol Level Category
Less than 200 mg/dL
Desirable level that puts you at lower risk for coronary heart disease. A cholesterol level of 200 mg/dL or higher raises your risk.

200 to 239 mg/dL
Borderline high
240 mg/dL and above
High blood cholesterol. A person with this level has more than twice the risk of coronary heart disease as someone whose cholesterol is below 200 mg/dL.

HDL Cholesterol Level
Category
Less than 40 mg/dL
(for men)
Less than 50 mg/dL
(for women)
Low HDL cholesterol. A major risk factor for heart disease.
60 mg/dL and above
High HDL cholesterol. An HDL of 60 mg/dL and above is considered protective against heart disease.

If your total cholesterol is 200 mg/dL or more, or your HDL cholesterol is less than 40 mg/dL (for men) and less than 50 mg/dL (for women), you need to have a lipoprotein profile done to determine your LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels. If your cholesterol is high or you have other risk factors, your healthcare provider will likely want to monitor your cholesterol more closely. Follow your provider's advice about how often to have your cholesterol tested. He or she will set appropriate management goals based on your LDL cholesterol level and other risk factors.

LDL Cholesterol Level Category
Less than 100 mg/dL
Optimal
100 to 129 mg/dL
Near or above optimal
130 to 159 mg/dL
Borderline high
160 to 189 mg/dL
High
190 mg/dL and above
Very high

Your LDL cholesterol goal depends on how many other risk factors you have.†

If you don't have coronary heart disease or diabetes and have one or no risk factors, your LDL goal is less than 160 mg/dL.

If you don't have coronary heart disease or diabetes and have two or more risk factors, your LDL goal is less than 130 mg/dL.

If you do have coronary heart disease or diabetes, your LDL goal is less than 100 mg/dL.
Triglyceride is the most common type of fat in the body. Many people who have heart disease or diabetes have high triglyceride levels. Normal triglyceride levels vary by age and sex. A high triglyceride level combined with low HDL cholesterol or high LDL cholesterol seems to speed up atherosclerosis (the buildup of fatty deposits in artery walls). Atherosclerosis increases the risk for heart attack and stroke.

Triglyceride Level Category
Less than 150 mg/dL
Normal
150–199 mg/dL
Borderline high
200–499 mg/dL
High
500 mg/dL and above
Very high

On the whole, Americans should reduce the amount of saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol and total fat in their diet. If you have high blood cholesterol, it's very important to control high blood pressure, avoid tobacco smoke, eat a healthy diet, get regular physical activity, maintain a healthy weight, and control or delay the onset of diabetes. Taking these steps will help lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. If you still need drugs to reduce your blood cholesterol, a healthy diet and active lifestyle will help lower your cholesterol and improve your overall cardiovascul

Q: What is the best way to raise my HDL cholesterol level?
It is presently 40 MG/DL. It should be > or = to 40.

A: (1) Following a healthy diet
You need to choose the correct type of dietary fat, and reduce your intake of high-cholesterol foods. In addition, your daily diet should include regular amounts of fresh fruit, vegetables and dietary fiber (especially soluble fiber).

(2) Taking regular exercise
Regular cardio-aerobic exercise (like walking, swimming) is essential to maintain the strength and resilience of your cardiovascular system.

(3) Making lifestyle improvements
Includes weight reduction if overweight or obese; quitting smoking; normalizing alcohol intake.