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Originally Posted by macchiavello  what should I DO? |
The usual ways to try to lower LDL:
* Avoid trans-fats from hydrogenated oils.
* Avoid saturated fats from red meat fat, dairy fat, and coconut / palm oil.
* Replace the above the unsaturated fats from fish and vegetable sources including nuts and avocados (no hydrogenated oils, no coconut / palm oil).
* Lose excess body fat.
Other things to consider:
The usual ways to try to raise HDL:
* Increase exercise.
* Avoid trans-fats from hydrogenated oils.
The usual ways to try to lower triglycerides / VLDL:
* Avoid sugar.
* Avoid alcohol. (which you indicated you do already)
* Lose excess body fat.
* Increase intake of cold water fatty fish with omega-3 polyunsaturated fats.
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