How to Raise The Good Cholesterol (HDL)?

 A 38-year-old woman doing a routine two-yearly health exam. After receiving the results, it appears that levels of "good" cholesterol, HDL, below the line below normal, at 39 mg / dl. For women, the lowest level is 50 mg / dl.

In fact, the task is to destroy cholesterol HDL cholesterol from the body before the cells have a chance to hamper the smooth arteries. Figures should be higher HDL to reduce cardiovascular disease.
Fortunately, kolestreol levels of "bad" or LDL cholesterol levels close to the ideal of 101 mg / dL, whereas triglycerides 93 mg / dl. Thus, total cholesterol level is 169 mg / dl. The best limit cholesterol levels of less than 200 mg / dl.

How to calculate the total cholesterol: HDL LDL + (Triglycerides / 5)
All are racing to get the total cholesterol below 200 mg / dl. However, certainly the more important to maintain the ratio of LDL and HDL as low as possible.
According to an article published in Current Medical Research and Opinion, LDL and HDL ratio higher than 8.0 could potentially lead to coronary heart disease.

The trick to getting the balance ratio is lower LDL or raise HDL levels. For the case of women at the top, she should raise the HDL levels as much as possible without drugs, such as Niacin.
Many medical studies show omega-3 fatty acids are very effective for raising HDL levels. Omega-3 is normally present in fish, like salmon. It is better to add the pumpkin seeds into the oatmeal at breakfast. Pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds also contain high concentrations of omega-3, as much as that contained in fish. Grains could be an alternative for those who can not eat fish.

Another alternative is to get the omega-3 supplements can be obtained through the various pharmacies. Proven effective supplements to raise HDL. Other foods are green tea and dark chocolate. Supplements of vitamin D also has a positive effect on increasing HDL.
Then, anyone who does not like orange juice? Well, the latter being one of them serves to raise HDL.

cholesterol levels

* Total

Below 200 mg / dl = the best

200-239 mg / dl = border into high

240 mg / dl to above = high

* LDL

Below 70 mg / dl = best for those who have a higher risk of heart disease

Below 100 = best for those at risk of heart disease

100-129 mg / dl = close to the ideal

130-159 mg / dl = border into high

160-189 mg / dl = high

190 mg / dl to above = very high

* HDL

Below 40 mg / dl (men) and under 50 (women) = bad

50-59 mg / dl = good

Above 60 mg / dl = the best

* Triglycerides

Below 150 mg / dl = the best

150-199 mg / dl = border into high

200-499 mg / dl = high

500 mg / dl to above = very high