A 33-year-old male with no past medical history and medication had a fasting lipid profile as a part of his regular screening that shows low HDL and slightly elevated LDL. Summary of lipid profile as follows Triglycerides 100 mg/dL Total cholesterol 192 mg/dL HDL 36 mg/dL LDL 136 mg/dL Is it necessary to treat him for low HDL? If yes,what should be the treatment to elevate low HDL?
Does statin help? Any recommendation lifestyle modification (diet or exercise)?