Re: HDL - any way to increase it
From: anne (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 10 Oct 2001 18:44:34 -0500 (CDT)
These are great suggestions, just wanted to add that with flax seed you
can grind it in a coffee grinder (dedicated to the purpose) and add the
ground flax to all sorts of things like cereal and salads.
Also switch to olive oil if you are using anything else.
Good luck
--
Anne
At Wed, 10 Oct 2001, Jen wrote:
>
>At Wed, 10 Oct 2001, anonymous wrote:
>>
>>Hi Everyone,
>>
>>Lipid abnormalities are part of this PCOS thing. I have a HDL of around
>>24 when it should be > 40, though my overall cholesterol is within
>>'normal' range. I read that low HDL is associated with much higher risk
>>of heart disease. Is there any way to increase HDL levels without
>>increasing overall cholesterol?
>
>Just some suggestions:
>
>Dr. Glueck, the big fan of insulin-sensitizing meds for PCOS, is
>actually also a cholesterol expert, so you might want to talk with him.
>
>Vitamin E is supposed to be good for the heart and protect against heart
>disease.
>
>Antioxidants, flavanoids, and bioflavanoids (sp?) are also supposed to
>help raise HDL and lower LDL levels.
>
>As others have suggested, frequent exercise is a big help in converting
>LDL to HDL cholesterol.
>
>Make sure you are getting enough good fats, including omega-6 fatty
>acids (found in flaxseed, among other things).
>
>Hope this info helps.
>
>--
>Jen R.
>
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