From: Sam Gapriel (cache1-6.ruh.isu.net.sa)
Subject: Olive Oil?
Date: January 16, 2002 at 9:05 am PST

Hi;;
I am 40yr male with a refractory low HDL. My total cholesterol is 132, LDL 78, HDL 32 and Trig 112. I have been taking 10mg Lipitor for the last six months during which I followed the veg. no oil diet. To increase HDL, the doctor advised me besides exercise to add moe fat to my diet such as olive oil so that I reduce carbohydrates. He said the statin will take care of additional LDL and Trig. I am reluctant to take any fat; what is the advice in this case?