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#4
Consume less saturated and trans fat. (lowers LDL)
Consume more soluble fiber. (raises HDL)
You want to maximize the ratio of HDL to LDL and that is more important (IMO) than the total #.
If your total cholesterol level is very low (like the above poster), you can also pose health problems as cholesterol is needed to regulate hormones.
Consume less saturated and trans fat. (lowers LDL)
Consume more soluble fiber. (raises HDL)
You want to maximize the ratio of HDL to LDL and that is more important (IMO) than the total #.
If your total cholesterol level is very low (like the above poster), you can also pose health problems as cholesterol is needed to regulate hormones.