Low HDL, but LDL stayed the same

[subkieran]

I have been on 300mg test C per week and did my bloods 5 weeks in. My HDL was already quite low at baseline, but so was my LDL. Now HDL decreased a bit, but LDL stayed the same. From what I have read on other posts, LDL is the main marker I should be concerned with if it raises too much? Trig no baseline, but have been on reta for 5 months. Is there anything I can do/take to increase HDL (already doing 30 minutes cardio + 10k steps everyday for over a year now)? Besides ezetimibe and other statins, I could not really find anything. maybe niacin, but I hate the flushing when that shit is in pre workouts.

Supplements (that have to do with lipids):
Omega 3 4g
Berberine 500mg with every meal (total 2g)
Citrust bergamot 750mg

Test	Unit (mg/dL)	Min ref	Max ref	Baseline	13 Feb 2026
Triglycerides	mg/dL	N/A	177	N/A	60
Total Cholesterol	mg/dL	N/A	193	132	124
LDL Cholesterol	mg/dL	N/A	116	66	66
HDL Cholesterol	mg/dL	39	N/A	58	43
Cholesterol / HDL ratio	ratio	N/A	N/A	2.29	2.9
Non-HDL Cholesterol	mg/dL	N/A	N/A	77	81

 

[PeterBond]

There's no drug or supplement that has improved cardiovascular outcomes through increasing HDL-C.

 

[buck]

Your baseline HDL was not low. Your current HDL may not be the most optimal but considering how low you cholesterol/LDL-C i wouldn't feel bad abut it especially for a cycle. I have never really found anything that improves HDL any better then healthy diet/lifestyle and aerobics.

 

[subkieran]

Hmm okay thanks, was just because the min reference range from my doctor for HDL is getting closer and closer, but I guess if LDL stays in check, should be fine