Q: Are there risks to high hdl, but low everything else? total cholesterol 195, hdl > 100, trig < 45, ldl were n/a

There are no known risks to high HDL.

Q: Total cholesterol 164, hdl 26 low, ldl 108, trig 152. is my hdl too low. what does that mean? hiw can i raise it?

HDL, by itself, does not mean much, if you have no other risk factors. Vigorous exercise is the only way of raising it. There is no medication that will do it. If you have other risk factors, you should ask your doctor to see if your LDL needs attention.

Q: My total cholesterol is 91 mg/dl (hdl 42, ldl 37, tri 61) is it too low and if so how can i raise it healthfully?

Many docs believe cholesterol is just a bad thing that clogs arteries. Actually it is an essential component of every cell membrane & the building block for testosterone, cortisol & all steroid hormones. Low cholesterol is much more dangerous than high cholesterol, associated with increased risk of cancer, stroke, depression etc. Low cholesterol is usually a sign of liver problems. See comment:.

Q: Hdl normal, triglycerid normal, hdl normal, non-hdl normal but why total cholesterol is low 3.61 mol/l ? what are risks for health ?

All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, your total cholesterol is okay. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco or alcohol in any form. Practice safe sex.

Q: Total cholesterol 178, trig 118, hdl is 40. does the hdl need to be raised even though other readings are good? and what would cause that to be low?

Actually an Hdl of 40 is pretty good . We don't have great drugs to raise Hdl .Exercise and moderate alcohol consumption (2-3oz/day) can help raise Hdl

Q: I recently went for my discovery health check and my total cholesterol was 2.5mmol although under 5.0 the nurse did say that too low can also be a problem. should i consult my gp?

Lab results are just numbers, and have little meaning without looking at the whole person, meaning the person's primary care doctor who knows him best will be best able to interpret the results. The cholesterol quantity is divided into Good cholesterol (HDL) and Bad cholesterol (LDL, TG), so those numbers make a big difference. Details are very important. Talking with a doctor can help.

Question 1

My total cholesterol has dropped to 124, should i worry and how can i raise it? good cholesterol is in high norm, and the bad one very low. im 24

Accepted Answer

You want your bad low and good high.However difficult to comment due to having references,what was the drop and the specific numbers

Question 2

Should i be concerned if my total cholesterol level is low at 3,56 mmol/l?

Accepted Answer

Lab ranges are set so that a few percent of healthies arbitrarily fall outside on either end. Be glad, as long as you feel well.

Question 3

My total cholesterol is 140. i'm not vegetarian though eat healthily. is that too number low?

Accepted Answer

Hi. Your body does not rely on ANY cholesterol from your diet. Your body is capable of making all the cholesterol you need and then some. The total cholesterol is not a meaningful number anyway. But the bottom line is, that's not too low.

Question 4

My total cholesterol is 123.  is this too low?  understanding too low of cholesterol can up bleeding risks, am i too low?

Accepted Answer

The subtypes of cholesterol are important in this regard.  123 as a total doesn't sound too low overall, but if your HDL is below 40 then your total is too low.

Question 5

Are there risks to high hdl, but low everything else? total cholesterol 195, hdl > 100, trig < 45, ldl were n/a

Accepted Answer

There are no known risks to high HDL.

Question 6

Total cholesterol 164, hdl 26 low, ldl 108, trig 152.
is my hdl too low. what does that mean?
hiw can i raise it?

Accepted Answer

HDL, by itself, does not mean much, if you have no other risk factors.  Vigorous exercise is the only way of raising it.  There is no medication that will do it.  If you have other risk factors, you should ask your doctor to see if your LDL needs attention.

Question 7

My total cholesterol is 91 mg/dl (hdl 42, ldl 37, tri 61) is it too low and if so how can i raise it healthfully?

Accepted Answer

Many docs believe cholesterol is just a bad thing that clogs arteries. Actually it is an essential component of every cell membrane & the building block for testosterone, cortisol & all steroid hormones. Low cholesterol is much more dangerous than high cholesterol, associated with increased risk of cancer, stroke, depression etc. Low cholesterol is usually a sign of liver problems. See comment:.

Question 8

Hdl normal, triglycerid normal, hdl normal, non-hdl normal but why total cholesterol is low 3.61 mol/l ? what are risks for health ?

Accepted Answer

All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, your total cholesterol is okay. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco or alcohol in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 9

Total cholesterol 178, trig 118, hdl is 40. does the hdl need to be raised even though other readings are good? and what would cause that to be low?

Accepted Answer

Actually an Hdl of 40 is pretty good . We don't have great drugs to raise Hdl .Exercise and moderate alcohol consumption (2-3oz/day) can help raise Hdl

Question 10

I recently went for my discovery health check and my total cholesterol was 2.5mmol

although under 5.0 the nurse did say that too low can also be a problem. should i consult my gp?

Accepted Answer

Lab results are just numbers, and have little meaning without looking at the whole person, meaning the person's primary care doctor who knows him best will be best able to interpret the results. The cholesterol quantity is divided into Good cholesterol (HDL) and Bad cholesterol (LDL, TG), so those numbers make a big difference. Details are very important. Talking with a doctor can help.

Is total cholesterol low at 119

My total cholesterol has dropped to 124, should i worry and how can i raise it? good cholesterol is in high norm, and the bad one very low. im 24

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Should i be concerned if my total cholesterol level is low at 3,56 mmol/l?

My total cholesterol is 140. i'm not vegetarian though eat healthily. is that too number low?

My total cholesterol is 123. is this too low? understanding too low of cholesterol can up bleeding risks, am i too low?

Are there risks to high hdl, but low everything else? total cholesterol 195, hdl > 100, trig < 45, ldl were n/a

Total cholesterol 164, hdl 26 low, ldl 108, trig 152. is my hdl too low. what does that mean? hiw can i raise it?

My total cholesterol is 91 mg/dl (hdl 42, ldl 37, tri 61) is it too low and if so how can i raise it healthfully?

Hdl normal, triglycerid normal, hdl normal, non-hdl normal but why total cholesterol is low 3.61 mol/l ? what are risks for health ?

Total cholesterol 178, trig 118, hdl is 40. does the hdl need to be raised even though other readings are good? and what would cause that to be low?

I recently went for my discovery health check and my total cholesterol was 2.5mmol although under 5.0 the nurse did say that too low can also be a problem. should i consult my gp?

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