Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Should I Be Worried Of My Cholesterol Level And What Diet Is Recommended?

Just got my cholesterol tested for the first time. LDL was 63, HDL 155 and Triglycerides 68 for a total of 232. I m a female 42 height 5 8 and 140lb. I work out about 3x a week and eat healthy foods. My doctor said I had mildly elevated cholesterol and to eat lower saturated fat. I don t understand, i thought a high HDL was good? And my LDL already low. I do eat a lot of plant based fat like Fish oil, coconut oil, nuts, avocados.
posted on Tue, 1 Apr 2014
Twitter Mon, 28 Apr 2014 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 29 Apr 2014 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Cardiologist,  's  Response
Dear patient,

If you are reading the results accurately, that is the HDL is higher than LDL, this is a protective factor for cardiac disease. Continue regular exercise and a healthy diet which is reflected in your triglycerides.

Best regards,

Dr Brenes-Salazar
Cardiology
Mayo Clinic MN
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Lipoprotein


Loading Online Doctors....
Should I Be Worried Of My Cholesterol Level And What Diet Is Recommended?

Dear patient, If you are reading the results accurately, that is the HDL is higher than LDL, this is a protective factor for cardiac disease. Continue regular exercise and a healthy diet which is reflected in your triglycerides. Best regards, Dr Brenes-Salazar Cardiology Mayo Clinic MN