Hdl should b >40: Moderate exercise (about 30 minutes five times a week) reduces LDL cholesterol and raises HDL cholesterol. Smoking can lower HDL levels, so stop smoking if you do. Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean sources of protein. Include monounsaturated fats in your diet- olive oil/canola oil. Moderate consumption of alcohol may also positively impact HDL levels. 1 glass of wine a day.
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Hi low nomral chol: Knowing the total cholesterol would provide a better answer. At the age of 27 with no other medical problems, LDL of 92 and tg of is considered normal (not low or high). The HDL is a bit low and historically doctors have recommended hdl's above 40-50. But if the total cholesterol is low, then HDL of 35 is appropriate. The key is maintaining these numbers where they are.
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Low HDL: Low HDL cholesterol is a concern, even when LDL and triglycerides (tg's) are normal. Patients with low HDL and normal LDL / tg's can still have increased levels of LDL particles or apo b, and if so, may be at increased risk for heart disease. Low HDL syndromes like this are one of the indications for checking levels of atherogenic lipoproteins like apob or LDL particle number. See a specialist.
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