Too much of a good thing: High HDL levels associated with 96% increase in risk of death

[igor_kavinski]

Too much of a good thing? Very high levels of 'good' cholesterol may be harmful -- ScienceDaily

High cholesterol: Risk factors for all-cause mortality may include high levels of HDL chol | Express.co.uk

Enigmatic fat. Can't live with it/can't live without it.

 

[nakedfrog]

Son of a bitch

 

[Torn Mind]

Just means the relationship requires more research and other factors have to be eliminated.
I mean, their diet, drugs consumption, sleep, metabolic health, genetics, etc all have to be looked into.

My sis has a HDL of 68. Heart attacks in the family...though. Nope. Something else will end my family members, be it cancer or dementia. We genetically have low blood pressure and some anti-aging genes.

 

[skyking]

My HDL has been on the low side, ranging from 41 to 31 over the last 6 years. The last result was 37. My total has been all over, but is now a low 94.
My cardiologist has me on a statin anyway. That's how those guys roll