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Hi Drs. I have my tryglicerides 60, total cholest 144, HDL 51, and LDL 60. these are same for years. is it safe to have them that low? especially HDL. how can i increase it. Tuna cans? olive oil?
Aug 20, 2014
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Dr. Rania Mousa General Medicine
You lipid profile is very good ,these are good results
concerning HDL it is also good it is in the medium range low HDL cholesterol counts for lower than 40 for men you are considered with medium HDL level

However ,the high HDL level which is optimal condition considered protective against heart disease is considered > 60 mg /dl

Your lifestyle has the single greatest impact on your HDL cholesterol. Even small changes to your daily habits can help you meet your HDL target.

>Don't smoke. If you smoke, quit. Quitting smoking can increase your HDL cholesterol by up to 10 percent. Quitting isn't easy, but you can increase your odds of success by trying more than one strategy at a time. Talk with your doctor about your options for quitting.

>Lose weight. Extra weight take a toll on HDL cholesterol. If you're overweight, losing even a few pounds can improve your HDL level. For every 6 pounds (2.7 kilograms) you lose, your HDL may increase by 1 mg/dL (0.03 mmol/L). If you focus on becoming more physically active and choosing healthier foods — two other ways to increase your HDL cholesterol — you'll likely move toward a healthier weight in the process.

>Get more physical activity. Within two months of starting, frequent aerobic exercise can increase HDL cholesterol by about 5 percent in otherwise healthy sedentary adults.

Your best bet for increasing HDL cholesterol is to exercise briskly for 30 minutes five times a week. Examples of brisk, aerobic exercise include walking, running, cycling, swimming, playing basketball and raking leaves anything that increases your heart rate.

You can also break up your daily activity into three 10-minute segments if you're having difficulty finding time to exercise.

>Choose healthier fats. Avoid foods that contain saturated and trans fats, which raise LDL cholesterol and damage your blood vessels.

>Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats , found in olive, peanut and canola oils ,tend to improve HDL's anti-inflammatory abilities. Nuts, fish and other foods containing omega-3 fatty acids are other good choices for improving your LDL cholesterol to HDL cholesterol ratio.

So olive oil is good ,tuna cans with olive oil is better than the one with water ,don't take the one with saturated fats
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