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Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD JMF, Oct 11, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Rebecca.
Absolutely not! You HDL is protective , the higher the better! YOu are one of the lucky few to have a high level of this important GOOD cholesterol. Keep exercising.
Absolutely not! You HDL is protective , the higher the better! YOu are one of the lucky few to have a high level of this important GOOD cholesterol. Keep exercising.
Thank you for your response. My PPO physician has told me that my LDL [220] may be considered high at first glance but the ratio of LDL and HDL is fine. Do I need to try and lower the LDL? My reason for asking is based in my history of 2 resections Chrohn's [first resection & second melignant tumor] and due to disease I just due much better if eat no fresh food. Everything needs to be cooked and I exclude oats, grains and nuts--they are not body friendly foods for me. Again, thank you.
I would consider using a medication to lower this LDL if you have risk factors for CAD.