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My hdl is 26 and all other things are normal,what should i do?

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Nothing: No study has shown that interventions to change HDL will change your outcome. Instead, forget your HDL and focus on the factors you can change: a healthy diet, regular exercise, not smoking, BP control, weight control. If you have family members with early onset heart attacks (men

Answered 7/22/2014

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Dr. Bradley Frazee answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Low HDL: As you probably know, that is low. (And I assume your LDL cholesterol is under 130. If not you may want to start treatment.) HDL is one determinant of future vascular disease (heart attack, stroke). It can be raised somewhat by exercise and weight loss. Smoking cessation is critical if you smoke.

Answered 7/19/2014

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