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29 years
I've been on a low carb diet around 6 months & decided to run some blood tests, my hdl turned out to be 78 while ldl is 178!! I exercise regularly and my source of fat is olive oil. Y such bad result?
Apr 20, 2014
2nd opinion

Dr. Rania Mousa General Medicine
your LDL is considered high but your HDL is very good ,your HDL will lower your risk of heart disease and vessel problems despite you high LDL
you take olive oil ,it is obviuos in your test results ,olive oil raise HDL the good cholesterol which is a good choice to lower the risks of heart disease
you may have a family history of high cholesterol which is responsible of your high LDL,your genetic makeup — reflected in a family history of high cholesterol — might make you more prone to high cholesterol, even if you eat right and exercise.
That's why it's so important to have a baseline cholesterol test at age 20 and have follow-up tests at least once every five years. Finding the problem early allows you to take action before it's too late.
>>For the most accurate measurements, don't eat or drink anything (other than water) for nine to 12 hours before the blood sample is taken.and if unsure of the results repeat them ,make lifestyle changes keep om olive oil and exercise ,repeat the tests every 6 month ,you may need no medication if no symptoms since your HDL is high which protect ,but watch from period to other .
since your LDL cholesterol is high follow these lifestyle changes :
-Quitting smoking
-Eating more soluble fiber, found in oatmeal, beans, fruits and vegetables
-Eating less fat and cholesterol from meat and dairy products
-Losing weight
-Exercising at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week
Being overweight and inactive tends to increase your LDL cholesterol and lower your HDL cholesterol, exactly the opposite of what you want. Exercise and weight loss can help reverse this trend. This is especially important for people who have large waist measurements — more than 40 inches (101.6 centimeters) for men and more than 35 inches (88.9 centimeters) for women — because people with this body shape are more likely to develop heart disease.High cholesterol has no symptoms, but your genetic makeup — reflected in a family history of high cholesterol — might make you more prone to high cholesterol, even if you eat right and exercise.
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