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My hdl cholesterol is 52 mg/dl. should i work to raise it a little or is that number fine?
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Depends: HDL alone is not a sufficient guide to your risk for heart disease. You could raise it through regular exercise. You may use the tool at this site for an estimate and discuss the issue with your doctor: http://www.cvriskcalculator.com/ Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex, if you have sex.
Answered 4/4/2018
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