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Low Cholesteral

Low Cholesteral


  Is there such a thing as have having a cholesteral number that is too low?
  Mine is in the 140's.  My "good chlolesteral" is low, it is around 25.  
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Dear Howard, thank you for your question. Your total cholesterol level is fine.  Your HDL ("good") cholesterol is low and can be increased with exercise and a low-fat diet.  Presently, we don't have good information about the prognosis with a low total cholesterol and a low HDL cholesterol.  However, I recommend that you try to increase your HDL.  
I hope you find this information useful.  Information provided in the heart forum is for general purposes only.  Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies. Please feel free to write back with additional questions.  Good luck!
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