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Can strenuous exercise before a cholesterol test increase ldl? my values are: hdl: 1.77 mmol/l ldl: 4.72 mmol/l triglycerides: 1.12 mmol/l

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Dr. Marilda Chung answered

Exercise and LDL: exercise right before a blood draw might increase HDL (the good cholesterol), but it has not been show to increase LDL (the bad cholesterol). Longterm exercise lowers LDL. Your cholesterol results are in a good range, keep exercising!

Answered 6/6/2015

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A member asked:

Can strenuous exercise before a cholesterol test increase ldl? my values are: hdl: 1.77 mmol/l ldl: 4.72 mmol/l triglycerides: 1.12 mmol/l

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marilda Chung answered

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