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Q: 1:1 Cholesterol Ratio?

asked by: Sandman71 on May 3rd, 2007

New User

I just got my lab results back and I've improved my cholesterol even more. Right now, I'm at HDL: 96 and LDL: 110 (last year it was 84/118).

I'm wondering if it is possible to reach a 1:1 ratio (HDL:LDL), and if at some point I can have too much HDL. Can HDL be higher than LDL? I'm sure I can lower my LDL pretty easily - every Wednesday I eat two 3/4lbs hamburgers in one sitting and that can't be good!

Also, how common is it to find someone with an HDL of 96?

Thanks!

Replies(1)

matt182

replied on May 4th, 2007

Experienced User

Re: 1:1 Cholesterol Ratio?

Sandman71 wrote:

Im not 100% sure but i dont think you can.

But HDL is good to have lots becuase it reverses the cycle of atherosclerosis

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