Good cholestrol low?

Question

Why do people have good cholestrol low and how do you get it up without taking medication? Are there any symptons connected with this?

Let me rephrase...there is a bad cholestrol and a good one....I am talking about when the good one is lower than it should be

Answer 1

"In order to raise HDL cholesterol levels, researchers recommend regular exercise, quitting smoking, gaining control of your weight, consuming low to moderate levels of alcohol, and eating a diet low in saturated fat and rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids. Vitamin B3 is also an effective method of raising good cholesterol levels." http://www.hopkinsbayview.org/healthcarenews05/05092203.html

Bad habits like not exercising enough, poor eating habits and smoking lower HDL. There are also indications that drinking too much alcohol can lower it, but to what extent is still not certain. There are no obvious symptoms of low HDL other than having a heart attack or stroke.

The good cholesterol is HDL (high-density lipoprotein), the bad one is LDL (Low-density lipoprotein).

Answer 2

umm... yeah i guess low cholestrol is good, and if you want to get it up without medication i guess you could just stroke it a bit.

Answer 3

Low fats.

Answer 4

exercise and diet