My HDL Cholesterol level is 36 mg/dl. My age is 38. Is it okay?

Dr. Chander Mohan MittalCardiologist14yrs exp

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High cholesterol is usually caused because of unhealthy diet and consumption of unhealthy food items which are high in cholesterol. Food items which lead to high cholesterol are: 1. Red meat 2. Liver and other organ meat products 3. Chocolates 4. Baked food items like cake, muffins etc. 5. Processed food items containing palm oil, cocoa butter etc. 6. Egg yolk 7. Deep fried food items like potato chips, french fries, etc. 8. Peanut butter 9. Dairy products like milk, cheese, ice cream and butter high cholesterol is caused due to genetic issues also. Our genetic make up instructs your body to process fat and cholesterol. Some habits like alcohol and smoking are also responsible for high cholesterol. 

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