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Originally Posted by Aiken Steve
I'm not a Doctor, but I am surprised that he didn't put you on a statin, especially since you are already working out a fair amount and your HDL is still pretty low.
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Statins generally don't increase HDL. Besides, the HDL level is pretty good. The LDL is a little high but best treated initially with weight loss and diet ie. low sat fats, more soluble fibre, and omega-3 acids (fish oil).