Cholesterol Test

[mattiza]

I just goy my test results back yesterday and my total was 127, HDL 36,
LDL 82, Triglyceride 47. I have been working hard at trying to get my HDL level up, my last test in March was 140 Total, HDL 27, LDL 93, And Trig. 98.
I have been taking some fish oil and flax seed oil to help with my HDL. Is there anything else I can do to help witht he HDL levels?

Van

[zip2play]

Van,

Did you get those numbers without a statin, because they are quite wonderful?

I wouldn't worry too much about the HDL being that low in the presence of an LDL of 82.

But to get a little boost, try 1 Tbsp granular Lecithin daily. It helped raise my HDL.

[mattiza]

No, I have not been taking any statins at all. I eat mostly chicken and veggies and fruit. And a couple of protein drinks everyday, with almonds and my flaxseed oil and fish oil. I also take a B-complex vitamin with a non-flush niacin capsule, and I workout almost everyday.

Van

[LV40]

Then what are you doing here?



Your numbers sounds great. I wish mine were that low! But I'm working on it, including watching how much fat I eat, exercising a little more and taking fish oil.

[mattiza]

My Doc wants me to het my HDL level higher. So I asked a question.
Thanks for the reply.