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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?

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Dr. Daniel Zanger answered

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Hdl: 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

Answered 3/12/2015

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Daniel Zanger answered

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