Trying to understand my blood test

[pointdexter]

I have received weird blood test results:

My HDL cholesterol was rated 41
My LDL cholesterol was rated 172
My triglycerides were rated 67

I did some online digging and found that usually triglyceride levels in people who have heart disease and conditions are equally high to their LDL.  So what can explain my disparity?

I would like to add that i'm naturally skinny, do weight lifting on average 10 hours a week but i do take alot of protein supplements such as whey, arginine and lysine.  Can this be the factor to these numbers?

Thank you in advance.

[SassyLassie]

In my opinion, the numbers are fine, however, to get a complete picture, you need to let us know your total cholesterol readings as well.

[Muncher1]

Hi,

Unfortunately, Whey protein does contain cholesterol and in some instances quite a lot. However, when companies market these products they do not want to advertise this fact. If you are consuming 3 scoops of this stuff daily like I used to over a prolonged period of time, its going to raise your Bad (LDL) Choloesterol to the levels you are showing.
Google "whey protein cholesterol" and a number of forums will discuss this matter in more details esp the body building ones. If you want a cholesterol free protein source eat raw egg whites with milk.

Hope this helps

[Londres70]

What was your total cholesterol?  Do you eat alot of dairy and/or meat?  Anyone in your family with cholesterol issues?  

"Naturally Skinny" has nothing to do with cholesterol or being healthy; diet, heredity and activity DO.  

In my opinion, the protein supplements and elevated LDL have NO correlation, though these supplements CAN be harsh on the kidneys IF taken in excess.