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Why HDL decreased and any problems with
2 month back I had lipid test done
total cholestrol-287
Triglycerides-282
Hdl- 60
Again two days back test done after life style change, deit and exercise.
Total cholestrol-171
Triglycerides-118
HDL-45.
My concern is why HDL decreased although stopped smoking ,started taking sprouts and lots cooked veg.
Please suggest is there concern?
Thanks you.
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Be positive! Your Lipid profile report is showing improvement & overall favourable response. Parameters mentioned above have normalised.
Although keep check on LDL also & try to maintain it below 100 preferably below 70.
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Continue with your lifestyle modification on regular basis, low fat, low salt diet & exercise for atleast 1 hour daily.
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Dr. Rajni Sharma
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This is relative valves as shift in one type of cholesterol will have effect on other also, as metabolism is interrelated. For male HDL valve 40 is fine so you have. Only way HDL can be increased is exercise
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