Hello doctor, I am 30 years old and my cholesterol report is showing as LDL 180 mg/dL. My friend says avocado helps in improving HDL and it does not increase LDL, as it has monounsaturated fat. I am confused. Is avocado good for cholesterol?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq. First, let me tell you some basics of cholesterol. HDL (high-density lipoprotein) is a good cholesterol. The higher the HDL, better the health. Whereas LDL  (low-density lipoprotein) is a bad cholesterol. The lower the LDL, better the health. Avocado, though a high-fat food, reduces LDL and raises HDL. So, it is good for health.  Since your LDL is very high, I would advise you to start medications after consulting a specialist.