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What Does Lipid Test As HDL 61 & Cholesterol 212 Suggest?

Just received the results of my lipid test and the results are as follows: My total cholesterol is 212, HDL is 61, LDL is 138 and triglcerides is 65. I work out daily, don't smoke, not overweight. and eat healthy (I gave up red meat 2 years ago and mostly eat fish). Should I be concerned?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello
Thanks for writing to HCM

Your cholesterol level is towards upper range.
It can be lower down by life style and diet changes.
You should reduce your weight if you are overweight.
You should avoid high fat milk products.
Cook food in olive or canola oil.
You should take limited salt in your diet.
Take lot of fruits and vegetables.You should also increase your physical activity in the form of walking and exercise.
You can also do meditation and yoga.It will help a lot.
Hope I have answered your question.

Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What Does Lipid Test As HDL 61 & Cholesterol 212 Suggest?

Hello Thanks for writing to HCM Your cholesterol level is towards upper range. It can be lower down by life style and diet changes. You should reduce your weight if you are overweight. You should avoid high fat milk products. Cook food in olive or canola oil. You should take limited salt in your diet. Take lot of fruits and vegetables.You should also increase your physical activity in the form of walking and exercise. You can also do meditation and yoga.It will help a lot. Hope I have answered your question. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan