Q: hello, my cholesterol is 213. ldl 139. hdl 49. is this dangerous ?

Probably not but...: Contrary to popular belief, cholesterol is not a major cause of heart disease; the real cause is inflammation. However, it is reasonable to look at the subtypes of LDL as if it is mostly the small dense type it is of some concern. You should test other risk factors like CRP, homocysteine and Lp (a). See http://tinyurl.com/axtab4d and http://tinyurl.com/9x3n594 and http://tinyurl.com/43vtf67

Q: my cholesterol is 253 (hdl=92, ldl=146) what do these numbers mean?

Not good!: For some reason, your results are outside the healthy range in each measure. You might find a good nutritionist who could help you find a diet plan - but a good physician is also needed. You are young and it strikes me as good since you have time to reshape your habits, but bad that it is so out of range already. Don't worry, but do take it seriously - as they say - like a heart attack!

Q: can you tell me how i can reduce ldl & increase hdl of cholesterol ?

D, E, S: Diet, exercise, statin. Many other medicines have been recommended but none has been shown to be effective.

Q: should i be concerned with my cholesterol levels? total: 213, hdl: 100, ldl: 102

HDL is great!: Your elevated total cholesterol is in part a reflection of your very high HDL, which is the heart-protective subtype of cholesterol. So these are actually very good numbers, and you should have no cause for concern.

Q: should i have medication when my cholesterol is hdl 90 ldl 102 total choles 217 trigliceric 235 thanks?

Talk to your doc: You need to discuss with your doctor re. the risks and benefit from taking cholesterol-lowering drugs. I am amazed at how high your HDL is (which is a good thing). There are benefits and potential adverse effects from taking statins and thus whether a cholesterol-lowing drug should be taken may depend on other risk factors such as hypertension , diabetes, family history etc.

Question 1

which is the healthy cholesterol: ldl or hdl?

Accepted Answer

HDL: Hdl is commonly referred to as the "good" cholesterol and LDL is the "bad"  cholesterol.

Question 2

which type of cholesterol is good, hdl or ldl?

Accepted Answer

HDL: Hdl is the good cholesterol and higher is better, aim toward more than 45 the best will be around 70.

Question 3

cholesterol total 251, hdl 48, ldl 188.. thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Not too good.: HDL is acceptable, but LDL is much too high and does pit you at vascular risk. It needs to be lowered - diet, exercise, weight reduction, medications.

Question 4

my cholesterol is 265, hdl 171, ldl 86.  can hdl get too high?

Accepted Answer

HIGH HDL=Good!: If you Hdl is high, that is good, and can decrease your overall risk for heart disease.  our LDL as noted is stable at 86, but now there is new data to suggest you should get a risk calculation based on some other factors.  See your dr. for a good eval and discussion as to whether you need any medications, etc.

Question 5

what is the difference between hdl and ldl cholesterol levels?

Accepted Answer

Good vs Bad: Hdl is high density lipoprotein.  Hdl provides a vital service in removing cholesterol from the vasculature, and accelerating its excretion in the liver. In general, an HDL >50 is recommended.

Ldl is low density lipoprotein. This harmful type of cholesterol leads to atherosclerosis, which can lead to stroke, heart attack, or peripheral arterial disease. In general, an LDL <130 is recommended.

Question 6

hello, my cholesterol is 213. ldl 139. hdl 49. is this dangerous ?

Accepted Answer

Probably not but...: Contrary to popular belief, cholesterol is not a major cause of heart disease; the real cause is inflammation.
However, it is reasonable to look at the subtypes of LDL as if it is mostly the small dense type it is of some concern. You should test other risk factors like CRP, homocysteine and Lp (a). 
See http://tinyurl.com/axtab4d and http://tinyurl.com/9x3n594
and http://tinyurl.com/43vtf67

Question 7

my cholesterol is 253 (hdl=92, ldl=146) what do these numbers mean?

Accepted Answer

Not good!: For some reason, your results are outside the healthy range in each measure. You might find a good nutritionist who could help you find a diet plan - but a good physician is also needed. You are young and it strikes me as good since you have time to reshape your habits, but bad that it is so out of range already. Don't worry, but do take it seriously - as they say - like a heart attack!

Question 8

can you tell me how i can reduce ldl & increase hdl of cholesterol ?

Accepted Answer

D, E, S: Diet, exercise, statin. Many other medicines have been recommended but none has  been shown to be effective.

Question 9

should i be concerned with my cholesterol levels? total: 213, hdl: 100, ldl: 102

Accepted Answer

HDL is great!: Your elevated total cholesterol is in part a reflection of your very high HDL, which is the heart-protective subtype of cholesterol.  So these are actually very good numbers, and you should have no cause for concern.

Question 10

should i have medication when my cholesterol is hdl 90 ldl 102 total choles 217 trigliceric 235
thanks?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doc: You need to discuss with your doctor re. the risks and benefit from taking cholesterol-lowering drugs. I am amazed at how high your HDL is (which is a good thing). There are benefits and potential adverse effects from taking statins and thus whether a cholesterol-lowing drug should be taken may depend on other risk factors such as hypertension , diabetes, family history etc.

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Cholesterol total 251, hdl 48, ldl 188.. thoughts?

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Hello, my cholesterol is 213. ldl 139. hdl 49. is this dangerous ?

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My cholesterol is 253 (hdl=92, ldl=146) what do these numbers mean?

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Can you tell me how i can reduce ldl & increase hdl of cholesterol ?

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Should i be concerned with my cholesterol levels? total: 213, hdl: 100, ldl: 102

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Should i have medication when my cholesterol is hdl 90 ldl 102 total choles 217 trigliceric 235 thanks?

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