High level of protein reduces HDL ?!!

[markob15]

My level of HDL (so called "good" holesterol) is under the recommended level 0.85 !
(level of LDL is ok). I've been told that the only reason for that must be the high intake of
protein trought food..

I'm 21 Y old, have 80kg, going to gym 2-3 times a week, and my daily intake of protein is
100-115g (I take whey protein suplement after training 1serving and that's about it).

What seems to be the problem?! What's wrong with me?!

[Renee Radenberg]

A Heart Healthy diet would help you, which means to eat a moderate fat diet to lower the fat content (LDLs) of your foods and increase ‘good’ fats (HDLs) to benefit your body. Moderate fat diet means = use polyunsaturated fats (omega 3 fat sources, corn oil, nuts, etc) and monounsaturated fats (olive oil, canola oil, peanut oil, etc), no saturated fats (high fat snack foods, butter, fat spreads) and no trans fats. Eat low fat meats (chicken, fish, loin of pork) or non-meat sources (soy products, nuts), low fat vegetarian combinations (rice & beans, pasta & beans, low fat cheese & pasta), substitute dairy products (low fat soy milk/soy yogurt), use plant oils, non trans-fat margarines, and eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. Eat daily high fiber breads and cereals (oatmeal). Hope this helps you.

[markob15]

Thank you for your answer, but how does the protein fit in?!
is it true that high level of protein intake may lower HDL ?! How? Why?
I'm already on Heart Healthy diet..

[markob15]

Could somebody please answer me....

[Renee Radenberg]

Cholesterol is needed in our bodies so much that it is naturally made in the liver, however, the problem is most people eat too much cholesterol and it sticks to the blood vessel walls. HDLs (good cholesterol) go around and picks up the bad cholesterol (LDL, VLDL) and brings it back to liver to be 'reprocessed'. That is why it is important to have HDL levels above the recommended level. If the body does not have enough fatty acids coming in from polyunsaturated and monounsaturated foods then there is not enough for the liver to make HDLs. If you lower your protein intake and increase your polyunsaturated fat intake (nuts), after awhile your HLDs would go up.