I have a question > what is better fish oil or krill oil I was told Krill was better what do the experts say on this???

I am certainly no expert but krill beats fish oil hands down!
You may pay more for it though. Just go to a search engine you will find some expert advice there.

The last piece of advice about raising HDL as high as you can is not exactly good advice. Over the top high HDL can be a sign of cancer. (Not always). You don't really want to have anything either super high or super low.

I drink pink grapefruit because of the following:
Grapefruit Lowers Cholesterol

Grapefruit contains pectin, a form of soluble fiber that has been shown in animal studies to slow down the progression of atherosclerosis. In one study, animals fed a high-cholesterol diet plus grapefruit pectin had 24% narrowing of their arteries, while animals fed the high-cholesterol diet without grapefruit pectin had 45% narrowing.

Both blond and red grapefruit can reduce blood levels of LDL ("bad") cholesterol, and red grapefruit lowers triglycerides as well, shows a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

Israeli researchers from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem first tested the antioxidant potential of blond and red grapefruits and then their cholesterol-lowering potential in humans. The test tube research showed that red grapefruit contains more bioactive compounds and total polyphenols than blond, but both grapefruits are comparable in their content of fiber, phenolic and ascorbic acids, and the flavonoid, naringinen, although red grapefruit contains slightly more flavonoids and anthocyanins.

In this recent study, participants added either red grapefruit, blond grapefruit or no grapefruit to their daily diet. The results indicated that both types of grapefruit appeared to lower LDL cholesterol in just 30 days: total cholesterol by 15.5% in those eating red grapefruit and 7.6% in those eating blond grapefruit; LDL cholesterol by 20.3% and 10.7% respectively; and triglycerides by 17.2% and 5.6% respectively. No changes were seen in the control group (those that didn't eat any grapefruit).

I am a vegetarian. Where do I get my omega 3 ?

Hey Geoff - we have to remember that there's really no such thing as "bad" cholesterol. LDL cholesterol transports essential fat soluble nutrients from the liver into the cell. LDL particle size might matter when there's insult or injury to the artery. Nothing wrong with grapefruit, although because it affects the way the liver detoxifies, some folks taking medications may have to be cautious. Triglyceride levels are more largely affected by carbs than fats, and are by far a better marker for problems than cholesterol. Omega-3's are fats - essential fats - that are not only in oily fish, but grass fed animals as well.

k.k. - ALA (alpha linolenic acid) is a plant form found in walnuts, flaxseed, and other seed oils. There's some controversy, though, regarding it's conversion in the body to DHA and EPA, which are the omega-3s from fish oil. There may be some conversion to EPA, but DHA - not so much. And DHA is the most abundant omega-3 found in tissue. It's essential for brain health, eye health, cardiovascular health and other good stuff. I have a friend who was vegan and tried a sea algea supplement called V Pure. He thought it was okay until he had some health issues (not related to the supplement). Anyway, he switched to Krill oil and was amazed at the difference in how he felt. Since then, incidentally, he's changed his diet, adding in real eggs and some grass fed meats, and he says he's never felt so good. I have a great respect for those who are compassionate toward animals (as I am) and choose to be vegetarian or vegan, but I'd still encourage you to eat some wild salmon, sardines, and consider Krill oil. You may not get all the omega-3s you need from plant foods.

We can get omega 3's from some seeds, but, by far the best omega 3's come from fish oil and krill oil is on top of the list, and in regards of cholesterol Lori hit the nail right on, I may add that the bigger in size the fluffier it is, the same, would just bounce and the chance of sticking is nil, we must look for the overall picture, not attacking LDL as a public enemy number one, as pointed out, particle size, triglycerides to HDL ratio, homocysteine, and number one priority is not to attack our cholesterol producing machine from doing its job with cholesterol lowering drugs, or in a natural form like red-yeas rice which is a natural statin too much of a good thing could be harmful, there are some exceptions of course but very rare and most of us do not need these medications and again the overall picture should take priority and just because total cholesterol is around 200, we must not overreact ,and drown ourselves with statins. JAM

Evening Primrose Oil may be of help also if you are vegan.

I took pure krill oil and flaxseed oil daily and my LDL went up 40 points!! Now I have to take a cholesterol med!! Not happy!!

I understand with my limited knowledge that HDL is lipo-protein, containing more than 50% of it as protein. I personally feel it is more of protein than is a lipid. Cholesterol in HDL is just 10 - 13%. Given these factors I am suprised how Omega 3 would be increasing HDL, as omega 3 is fat.
To my knowledge only way to increase HDL is through in take of Dietary protein particularly sprouts. HDL would see a raise within 7 to 10 days.