[wyoguy]

I have good low levels of bad cholesterol but my good is too low, any suggestions on how to raise the good?

[mindstar]

EFA's and healthy fats...cardio.

[Moro]

# Omega 3 capsules (i.e. fish oil capsules).
# Flax seed oil.
# Primrose oil.
# Borage oil.
# Olive oil.
# Nuts (limit to 1 serving per day), peanut butter (as long as it does not contain hydrogenated oils).
# Egg yolks.
# Fish (salmon especially)

[wyoguy]

thnks guys I am on all of that.. so I am on track. we will see in a few months.

[silee]

Originally Posted by wyoguy

I have good low levels of bad cholesterol but my good is too low, any suggestions on how to raise the good?

HI Exercise can raise HDL in some folks as can red wine and Niacin but make sure the Niacin is the one that causes a flush. fat can as it can raise LDL. Peanut butter isn't going to raise it. And nuts while good for you will not have an effect on it neither good or bad.
If you start taking niacin you will have to be monitored if you do more than 500 mgs a day. Check with your doctor and tell him/her what you're doing.

[mikeh40+]

Originally Posted by silee

HI Exercise can raise HDL in some folks as can red wine and Niacin but make sure the Niacin is the one that causes a flush. fat can as it can raise LDL. Peanut butter isn't going to raise it. And nuts while good for you will not have an effect on it neither good or bad.
If you start taking niacin you will have to be monitored if you do more than 500 mgs a day. Check with your doctor and tell him/her what you're doing.

first off nuts will affect your cholesterol, especially almonds,since almonds are also a good source of protein that is rich in arginine. Arginine is a precursor to nitric oxide that is known to inhibit platelet adhesion. Almonds also contain dietary fibre, phytosterols, and other phytochemicals that may have cardio-protective effects.
just a handful of almonds a day supplies healthy monounsaturated fats and other beneficial nutrients for a healthy heart

however your correct about the niacin, raising good HDL, Niacin and Cholesterol

also from the mayo clinic
Niacin to boost your HDL 'good' cholesterol - MayoClinic.com

other ways to increase your HDL
How to increase your HDL levels

[Kevsworld]

Fish oil supplementation should help. Fish oil does LOTS of good things for you.

[mikeh40+]

Originally Posted by Kevsworld

Fish oil supplementation should help. Fish oil does LOTS of good things for you.

yes it does, the omega 3`s are heart healthy