A low HDL is a lower than normal HDL, which is associated with genetic factors, lifestyle factors, disease factors, and medications that can lead to atherosclerosis.
HDL is the most dense group of lipoproteins in the blood serum, if the HDL level increases, it will help to reduce the chance of atherosclerosis; on the other hand, if the HDL is lower, it will lead to a higher chance of atherosclerosis.
Genetic factors are the most important cause of lower HDL, followed by bad lifestyle factors such as eating too much grease and obesity, both of which are the main causes of primary HDL lowering.
In addition, there are also some HDL lowering that is secondary to diseases or after taking medications, such as hypothyroidism, Cushing’s syndrome, nephrotic syndrome, etc., which can lead to HDL lowering; in addition, low HDL can also occur after the use of medications such as androgens, beta-blockers, and progesterone.
When the HDL is a little low, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time and follow the doctor’s instructions for examination and treatment, so as not to miss the condition.