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What Do My Lipid Profile Test Results Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 3 Jun 2016

Question: Hi im 46 years old male and i joined a gym with a weight loss program , and in 10 weeks i lost 52 pounds eating real foods veggies protien no gimmics starting weight 314 now 262 anyway i just got my blood work back and it seem pretty good just my hdl is a little lower then 40 this are my cholesteral results Lipid Panel, Serum           Cholesterol, Total: 130 mg/dL     Final
                 Triglycerides: 53 mg/dL      Below Low Normal     HDL Cholesterol: 36 mg/dL
                 VLDL Cholesterol Cal: 11 mg/dL
                 LDL Cholesterol Calc: 83 mg/dL

last time i checked my cholesterol it was 195 now i see its 130 is that good? below normal is my hdl did this happen because i lost weight to fast or i did drink a coffee at 2am the night before my blood test which was at 10am in the morning
thank you XXXXXXX

Follow up: Dr. Priyank Mody (16 minutes later)

also my psa prostate came out 0.8 im goin to a uraligist since my dad had prostate cancer is that and abnormal range?

Answered by Dr. Priyank Mody (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Your lipid profile and PSA both are nomral

Detailed Answer:
Hello , Welcome to HCM,

As I start I would like to congratulate you for starting up with the healthy diet, exercise and lifestyle.
Your lipid profile is perfectly fine . In males the HDL should be above 40 , so for you that's just borderline. I wouldn't try treating it by any medication. Continue aerobic exercise at least 45 mins daily and that the best way to increase HDL naturally.

Coffee or weight reduction will not affect HDL negatively , so I believe the values in the test are justified .

Also the PSA levels are perfectly within normal limits and you need not worry about the same .

Let me know if any clarification needed and I would be happy to help .

Regards
Dr Priyank Mody

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Priyank Mody (40 hours later)

Hi Dr XXXXXXX Mody
Thanks for your reply i will check my tests again in 3 months as per my doc request to see if my hdl level went back up to 40 same as you mentioned should i be concerned if my cholestrol level goes under 130 thanks

Answered by Dr. Priyank Mody (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Lipid profile after 3 months . Wishing you good health

Detailed Answer:
Hello , The cholesterol of 130 is not harmful at all , so try maintaining it at the same level . Rather the best Ldl ( bad cholesterol ) which is ideal for good health is under 70 .
Yes continue with atleast 45 mins of aerobic exercise daily along with your weigh training and exercise to increase Hdl
May also consider supplements like omega 3 fatty acid 2 gms a day , ( 1 gm capsule ) twice a day .
This would not only help in lipid profile but has overall health benefits like source of anti oxidants which helps in preventing cancer and lengthen degenerative aging process .
Hoping I could help .
Do rate for others reference.
Regards Dr Priyank Mody

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak