Kelly’s Experience with the Weight Loss Program

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Before I started the weight loss program my triglcyerides were 224. Normal range is less than 150. Ouch, I know, and my HDL was 65 normal range is 40-60 but above is better. I just did labwork this last week and my triglcerides went down to 101 and my HDL went up to 89. So I thought giving some education might help the general public.

Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood. Normal range is less than 150. Your body uses them for energy. You need some triglycerides for good health, but triglycerides can raise your risk of heart disease. High triglcerides are usually caused by other conditions such as OBESITY, poorly controlled diabetes, underactive thyroid, kidney disease, eating more calories then you burn and drinking a lot of alcohol.

HDL or high density lipoprotein is commonly referred to as “good cholesterol”. HDL levels in the body are supposed to be fairly high. HDL helps excess cholesterol return to the liver for excretion through gastrointestinal system. HDL is good because it aids in the removal of cholesterol that can block arteries and reduce blood flow. Smoking, OBESITY, and sedentary activities are directly linked to low blood HDL levels. WEIGHT LOSS, smoking cessation and exercise will raise HDL levels.

Please contact us if you have any questions about the weight loss program.

Kelly Self

Aesthetic Plastic Surgical Institute
31852 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 401
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 499-2800

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