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Should I Be Worried Of Low HDL Level?

47yr old male, recently diagnosed with high blood pressure, Total Cholestoral 151, HDL 43 and LDL 91. Not obese, but could easily stand to lose 10lbs, 5' 10" 190lbs. Active individual, but not as active as I used to be. Should I be concerned about the low HDL.
Thu, 12 May 2016
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Hello, Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. i had gone through reports.
HDL is little low compared to normal and LDL is also normal. so you need not worry about your cholesterol. but to increase HDL- good cholesterol in our body there are no medications except regular physical activity.
do brisk walk or jogging daily. as you have hypertension inculcate lifestyle changes that will help to bring down your blood pressure also.

Weight reduction: Maintain normal body weight ( BMI 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2) this can reduceBP by 5 to 20 mm hg per 10kg weight loss.

Adopt DASH eating plan : (DASH- Dietary Approach To Stop Hypertension) consists of fruits, vegetables, legumes, low fat diary products with reduced saturated and total fat.This can reduce BP by 8 to 14 mm Hg

Dietary sodium Restriction: Reduce dietary sodium intake to no more than 100meq/day(2.4 gm sodium or 6 gm of sodium chloride). This can reduce BP by 2 to 8 mm Hg.

Physical activity: Engage in regular aerobic physical activity such as brisk walking (at least 30 min per day, most days of the week). This can reduce BP by 4 to 9 mm Hg

moderation of alcohol: Limit consumption of alcohol to no more than 2 drinks per day in most men and no more than 1 drink in women and lighter weight persons. This can reduce BP by 2 to 4 mm Hg
choose your cooking oil, it should be rich in MUFA and PUFA omega 3
hope this helps.

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Should I Be Worried Of Low HDL Level?

Hello, Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. i had gone through reports. HDL is little low compared to normal and LDL is also normal. so you need not worry about your cholesterol. but to increase HDL- good cholesterol in our body there are no medications except regular physical activity. do brisk walk or jogging daily. as you have hypertension inculcate lifestyle changes that will help to bring down your blood pressure also. Weight reduction: Maintain normal body weight ( BMI 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2) this can reduceBP by 5 to 20 mm hg per 10kg weight loss. Adopt DASH eating plan : (DASH- Dietary Approach To Stop Hypertension) consists of fruits, vegetables, legumes, low fat diary products with reduced saturated and total fat.This can reduce BP by 8 to 14 mm Hg Dietary sodium Restriction: Reduce dietary sodium intake to no more than 100meq/day(2.4 gm sodium or 6 gm of sodium chloride). This can reduce BP by 2 to 8 mm Hg. Physical activity: Engage in regular aerobic physical activity such as brisk walking (at least 30 min per day, most days of the week). This can reduce BP by 4 to 9 mm Hg moderation of alcohol: Limit consumption of alcohol to no more than 2 drinks per day in most men and no more than 1 drink in women and lighter weight persons. This can reduce BP by 2 to 4 mm Hg choose your cooking oil, it should be rich in MUFA and PUFA omega 3 hope this helps.