I am attaching my lipid profile reports, one from yesterday and one from January, so that a comparison can be made. Could you please advise if there anything concerning in these reports? Does obesity directly contribute to an increase in LDL? I am a vegetarian. How can I increase HDL and lower LDL naturally? My HDL has been around 50 to 53 over the past two years. Do I need medication to improve my cholesterol levels, or can lifestyle changes suffice?

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Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

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Obesity can raise LDL and lower HDL. Your HDL is fair. Improve with exercise, nuts, seeds, olive oil. You may not need meds if total cholesterol risk is low.

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