Understanding Your Lipid Profile: HDL vs LDL Ratios

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MedellinMuscle
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Understanding Your Lipid Profile: HDL vs LDL Ratios

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[b]Lab Analysis Session:[/b]

I just received my latest cardiovascular panel. While my total cholesterol is 190 mg/dL, my HDL is only 35 mg/dL.

[u]Questions for the group:[/u]
* Does anyone focus on the TG/HDL ratio over total LDL?
* What supplements are you using to boost HDL without affecting liver enzymes?

I am concerned about long-term plaque buildup given my heavy lifting history.
Herbertysnilm
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Re: Understanding Your Lipid Profile

Post by Herbertysnilm »

TG/HDL ratio is a much stronger predictor of heart health. Try adding 4g of high-quality fish oil.
TitanStates91
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Cardio is the best HDL booster. Are you hitting at least 3 sessions a week?
MedellinMuscle
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Re: Understanding Your Lipid Profile

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To be honest, my cardio has been lacking during this bulk. I’ll start walking 30 mins a day.
MidlandsMass
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Re: Understanding Your Lipid Profile

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Look into Citrus Bergamot. It worked wonders for my LDL/HDL balance.
BigRepNation88
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Re: Understanding Your Lipid Profile

Post by BigRepNation88 »

Also, check your ApoB levels. That is the real gold standard for risk assessment.
MedellinMuscle
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I'll add ApoB to my next request. Thanks!
Peterdyday
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Re: Understanding Your Lipid Profile

Post by Peterdyday »

Clean up the saturated fats if your LDL is climbing too fast.
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