High cholesterol because high HDL?

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Hi,
This morning I had my cholesterol levels tested for an NHS study.
My results show I have high cholesterol. I think this may be genetic as my brother also has high cholesterol.

I rarely drink, don't smoke, run twice a week, BP 103/68, BMI 21.6. I eat well (possibly too much butter and cheese?)

Cholesterol results are:
TC 6.49
LDL 2.74
HDL 2.35
Triglycerides 3.08

From what I can tell, my TC and Triglycerides are too high, LDL is fine but HDL seems very high and maybe too high?

I guess statins aren't what's needed as these lower LDL and that's not the issue?

I wondered if anyone else has had results like these? Knows what they mean and if I can reduce my HDL at all?

Thanks

Read Dr. Malcolm Kendrick's books on cholesterol. Your numbers are fine according to him.

100% agree. Dr. Tim Spector is highly qualified and well respected.

You say your brother also has high cholesterol. Do you have any family history of heart disease or strokes, parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles etc (blood related obviously!)? That might indicate if it's likely to be an inherited problem. You could try increasing your exercise to 5 days a week - brisk walking not necessarily running, or whatever else you enjoy - cut down on saturated fats, sugars and increase soluble fibre in your diet and re-test in 6 weeks. At least then you will have tried the standard advice before seeing your GP if need be.