Dear Rebecca,
I would consider using a medication to lower this LDL if you have risk factors for CAD.
Dr.,
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.
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.