A member asked:

Hdl 66.1 ldl 161 total 240 trigly 66 .. no htn, not overweight, healthy 23yo female, nonsmoker/nondrinker.. what can be causing this?

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Dr. Umesh Patel answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

DLP: Elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels can result from genetic make up, poor diet, lack of exercise, being overweight, hormone issues (such as low thyroid), diabetes, etc. If lifestyle changes are insufficient to reduce the levels, increased fiber intake, omega fish oils, niacin, statins and fibrates may be needed. Elevated numbers may increase the risk of heart and vascular disease.

Answered 3/2/2014

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