u/benro_97

Hi, I am a 29-year-old man, healthy and fit. I follow a mediterranean diet, consuming many healthy fats (olive oil, nuts, avocado, seeds) and occasionally 'bad' fats in moderation (cheese, cured meats). I engage in light physical activity, specifically power walking (about 5–6 km, 3–4 times a week). I have a family history of cardiovascular disease; my father has a Lipoprotein(a) level of 150 mg/dL. I recently had blood tests to assess my cardiovascular risk with the following results:

• Total Cholesterol: 176 mg/dL
• HDL: 48.5 mg/dL
• LDL: 113 mg/dL
• Lipoprotein(a): 34.6 mg/dL
• Homocysteine: 14.5 µmol/L

I am very reassured by the Lp(a) value, but I am concerned about the HDL and LDL levels, which have remained similar in previous tests. What should I do?

Hi, I am a 29-year-old man, healthy and fit. I follow a mediterranean diet, consuming many healthy fats (olive oil, nuts, avocado, seeds) and occasionally 'bad' fats in moderation (cheese, cured meats). I engage in light physical activity, specifically power walking (about 5–6 km, 3–4 times a week). I have a family history of cardiovascular disease; my father has a Lipoprotein(a) level of 150 mg/dL. I recently had blood tests to assess my cardiovascular risk with the following results:

• Total Cholesterol: 176 mg/dL
• HDL: 48.5 mg/dL
• LDL: 113 mg/dL
• Lipoprotein(a): 34.6 mg/dL
• Homocysteine: 14.5 µmol/L

I am very reassured by the Lp(a) value, but I am concerned about the HDL and LDL levels, which have remained similar in previous tests. What should I do?