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I am very frightened by my recent cholesterol tests.. Although my total was 148. ldl was 100 triglycerides were 52 which are all normal i think, my hdl was only 37.... I am a 37 year old female and I am wondering if Have heart disease or if I am on the verge of a heart attack.. The doctor acted as if it was no big deal but everything I read says low hdl is the worst to have even if your cholesterol is normal.. I am afraid to walk or do anything now as I think i am going to drop.. I am so un a tizzy I want a cardiac cath done but I know my doc wont do it
well they say for women it should be 5 or higher... i have been eating tuna 2 times a week since i found out along with taking flaxseed. will this help
Normal hdl is considered 40 - 60, so you are barely in the low area. Your ldl-hdl ratio is very good. I'm betting you have absolutely nothing to worry about. Hdl levels increase with aerobic exercise, and also Omega 3 fish oil will raise hdl levels as well.
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