HDL Cholestorol Low! Need advice to correct.

**Chx beach 79** · 06-17-2013, 02:22 PM

I just got bloodwork back. The only problem was my good Cholestorol was low at 25mg/dl

What can I do to get it to healthy levels? What causes this? Any advice would be great!

**ksingh93** · 06-17-2013, 02:25 PM

Eat less dietar cholesterole,replace saturated fats with healthy fats(polyunsaturated and monounsaturated).supplement with fish oil

**Bonaparte** · 06-17-2013, 02:33 PM

Steroids will lower it.
Monounsaturated fat will increase it (olive oil).

**Chx beach 79** · 06-17-2013, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by Bonaparte

Steroids will lower it.
Monounsaturated fat will increase it (olive oil).

Thanks, Yeah my test levels were 1492. I am sure that has something to do with it?

**Sgt. Hartman** · 06-17-2013, 04:21 PM

Androgens can lower hdl, the stronger the androgen the more potential it has at lowering it.

When my hdl is low due to being on cycle I haven't found anything diet or nutrition related that's effective at raising it.

EFA's, whole grains, cardio, etc. will help bring it back up after cycle though.

**FRDave** · 06-17-2013, 05:15 PM

Mine have always been under 20 and I have done all of the above as well as every other thing I have read online with no luck, and I am not on cycle nor have I ever done a cycle :-/

**Chx beach 79** · 06-17-2013, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by FRDave

Mine have always been under 20 and I have done all of the above as well as every other thing I have read online with no luck, and I am not on cycle nor have I ever done a cycle :-/

Huh! Have you ever had any bad effects from it being low?

**drake4243** · 06-17-2013, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by Chx beach 79

Huh! Have you ever had any bad effects from it being low?

I have never had any bad affects my HDL has been low for as long as I can remember at least 7 years I am 12.5 Bf eat ultra clean supplement with 3600mg of fish oil a day as well as vitamin E and it never goes up. On or off cycle it is always low and I have never seen or felt 1 negative side from it. It is a hereditary issue for me I think as most of my family has low HDL as well but anyways no negative effect at all.

**Chx beach 79** · 06-17-2013, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by drake4243

I have never had any bad affects my HDL has been low for as long as I can remember at least 7 years I am 12.5 Bf eat ultra clean supplement with 3600mg of fish oil a day as well as vitamin E and it never goes up. On or off cycle it is always low and I have never seen or felt 1 negative side from it. It is a hereditary issue for me I think as most of my family has low HDL as well but anyways no negative effect at all.

Yeah, I feel great. I have tons of energy, my immune system is strong. Blood pressure is normal and heart rate is good.

I guess I will just keep a eye on it and up my fish oils. Thanks

**FRDave** · 06-17-2013, 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by Chx beach 79

Huh! Have you ever had any bad effects from it being low?

Nope, sure haven't. All my other lipids are great so I am starting to think it's hereditary.

**kelkel** · 06-17-2013, 10:00 PM

Runs in my family as well. Look into an advanced particle test (NMR Lipo Profile) for your lipids next time. This way you can make a determination exactly what type of LDL particles you have and assess your risk factors better. Labcorp offers it. Small-dense LDL particles = bad. Fluffy = good. Mine came back labeled as abnormal, WTF!

VAP Cholesterol Testing - Life Extension

Low-density lipoprotein - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Read this on Slo-Niacin as well to improve HDL:

Using Niacin to Improve Cardiovascular Health - Life Extension

**tdoe11** · 06-17-2013, 10:28 PM

Cardio brought my hdl and LDL back from the DEAD in 2 months. 45 mins daily.

**Chx beach 79** · 06-18-2013, 04:38 AM

Originally Posted by kelkel

Runs in my family as well. Look into an advanced particle test (NMR Lipo Profile) for your lipids next time. This way you can make a determination exactly what type of LDL particles you have and assess your risk factors better. Labcorp offers it. Small-dense LDL particles = bad. Fluffy = good. Mine came back labeled as abnormal, WTF!

VAP Cholesterol Testing - Life Extension

Low-density lipoprotein - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Read this on Slo-Niacin as well to improve HDL:

Using Niacin to Improve Cardiovascular Health - Life Extension

Thanks Kel! As always, very helpful.

**FRDave** · 06-18-2013, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by kelkel

Runs in my family as well. Look into an advanced particle test (NMR Lipo Profile) for your lipids next time. This way you can make a determination exactly what type of LDL particles you have and assess your risk factors better. Labcorp offers it. Small-dense LDL particles = bad. Fluffy = good. Mine came back labeled as abnormal, WTF!

VAP Cholesterol Testing - Life Extension

Low-density lipoprotein - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Read this on Slo-Niacin as well to improve HDL:

Using Niacin to Improve Cardiovascular Health - Life Extension

I'll have to talk with my Dr about the blood test. I did buy some Niacin (not the slo as I read it can be bad for the liver, but niacide I think it was called (mentioned in LEF article). Only took once since the flushing was horrible (entire body from waist up was blood shot with hot and cold flashes).