Am 42yr old male, not on any medication.blood results came as total cholesterol 260, tg 355, hdl 40, ldl 149. gained 20ilb recently, do i needmedication?

Do diet first,,,: Although your numbers are somewhat high, diet and exercise should be done first to get these numbers under control. In fact, diet and exercise should be a part of therapy regardless of whether or not meds are taken. A diet with fruits and vegetables and a tolerable exercise program will help with weight loss also. A visit to your doctor to discuss the best program would be wise. Good luck.