someone please help

[tan1225]

I think the internet is the worst place for me as since getting my cholesterol tests back i am a wreck and have not been to work..   My total was 148.. Triglycerides were 52.  Ldl was 100 but the hdl was only 37.. This has thrown me into a tizzy thinking I am a walking time bomb as keep reading all about hdl hdl.. I am 37 years old, do not smoke. i don't eat any fish , nuts , eggs .etc.. the doctor told me not to worry, said take some omega 3's and it will go up..  Then I read its hard to raise it.. HELP

[Cleveland Clinic]

As the above poster said, exercise ( aerobic 3-4 times per week for 1 hour at a time) and red wine in moderation as well as  smoking cessation are all good ways to increase your HDL.

[erijon]

It's not too hard to raise, supplements are a good start but don't forget exercise, it will also help raise HDL quickly. I'm sure the doctor will give you some more precise feedback.

Jon