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Question: Hello Doctor,
I have got my complete body checkup done, and the cholesterol level are at alarming level, i have started with walking for an hour daily already, and general physician suggested me increase the Good Cholesterol which is at very low level. Before taking any medication for increasing the good HDL i wanted an second opinion on all the available supplements in the market and which one is the best of it. Please suggest the best possible medicine
Attached the copy of my medical report for reference.
I have got my complete body checkup done, and the cholesterol level are at alarming level, i have started with walking for an hour daily already, and general physician suggested me increase the Good Cholesterol which is at very low level. Before taking any medication for increasing the good HDL i wanted an second opinion on all the available supplements in the market and which one is the best of it. Please suggest the best possible medicine
Attached the copy of my medical report for reference.
Brief Answer:
You need to be on diet but no specific suppliments
Detailed Answer:
If you are southeast Asian origin your HDL will be low genetically and very difficult to increase. it can be improved marginally by exercise. Some medicines such as niacin are known to increase the hdl but that doesn't translate into reduced risk. So you need to focus on bringing down LDL and total cholesterol. LDL should be kept around less than 100 and ideally 70. Considering your overall risk profile there is no need to start medicines immediately but you need to start regular exercise for 45-60min daily and diet in consultation with dietitian and recheck lipid profile after 3 months
You need to be on diet but no specific suppliments
Detailed Answer:
If you are southeast Asian origin your HDL will be low genetically and very difficult to increase. it can be improved marginally by exercise. Some medicines such as niacin are known to increase the hdl but that doesn't translate into reduced risk. So you need to focus on bringing down LDL and total cholesterol. LDL should be kept around less than 100 and ideally 70. Considering your overall risk profile there is no need to start medicines immediately but you need to start regular exercise for 45-60min daily and diet in consultation with dietitian and recheck lipid profile after 3 months
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