re: Cholesterol: is hdl of 38 bad if total cholesterol is <100?

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Behavior is a very strong modifier of HDL levels. Work out (30+ minutes of physical activity a day, 4+ days/week), drink 2 glasses of Pinot Noir a day if you're a male, one glass of Pinot Noir a day if you're a female. It's definitely not all genetics.

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agreed, but genetics out-weighs environmental factors.

my best numbers were while I was at my heaviest with a poor diet. My GP was actually stunned at my results. That said, my BP is not ideal (80/130). Can't have it all;)

ETA: at my heaviest I was big into lifting, so I wasn't a complete fatass. AND, its about the ratio folks: LDL/HDL.....you want 4:1 or lower.