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Hdl=105, ldl= 90. why might the hdl so high? is that good or too high?i exercise & eat healthy but others who do this don't get this high hdl.

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Dr. Ehsan Ansari answered

It is great: Your are lucky with such a high HDL and low ldl. Your cardiovascular risk is very low. Take care.

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Genetic: This could be genetic or a very good HDL response to an exercise regimen. Generally, no high HDL is too high, so that's fine.

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A member asked:

Hdl=105, ldl= 90. why might the hdl so high? is that good or too high?i exercise & eat healthy but others who do this don't get this high hdl.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ehsan Ansari answered

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

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