A: No, HDL does not necessarily “cancel out” LDL. Your HDL, which is high-density lipoprotein, is the good cholesterol. That one is important in reducing the plaque and taking it back to the liver. Clinical trials show us that when the HDL is low, raising it with medicine does not reduce your risk of heart disease.Click to see full answer. Subsequently, one may also ask, why do I have high HDL and high LDL?People with high triglycerides often have a high total cholesterol level, including a high LDL (bad) cholesterol level and a low HDL (good) cholesterol level. Underlying diseases or genetic disorders can also cause high triglyceride levels.Also, how do I lower my LDL and raise my HDL? Start incorporating the following Mediterranean-style and HDL-friendly foods into your daily diet. Olive oil. The type of heart-healthy fat found in olives and olive oil can lower the inflammatory impact of LDL cholesterol on your body. Beans and legumes. Whole grains. High-fiber fruit. Fatty fish. Flax. Nuts. Chia seeds. Similarly one may ask, is LDL good high? LDL and HDL Cholesterol: “Bad” and “Good” Cholesterol. LDL (low-density lipoprotein), sometimes called “bad” cholesterol, makes up most of your body’s cholesterol. High levels of LDL cholesterol raise your risk for heart disease and stroke.Why is my LDL high if I eat healthy?If your diet is too high in saturated and/or trans fats, or if you have an inherited condition, the cholesterol in your blood can reach dangerously high levels. Other factors, like diabetes and hypothyroidism, can also raise your blood cholesterol.