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I am doing 5 times a week running in gym and also not eating much from outside but my cholesterol still around 6.5 so what should i do to bring normal?
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Check data: Hdl ldl total and normals for the performing lab. 6.5 is an unusual number to me. Keep up the good pattern of personal work.
Answered 9/29/2013
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Meds: You also have fatty liver. This is probably hereditary; a gene for this was recently identified which was big news. Keep up the fitness-focused lifestyle and talk with your physician about starting up on meds.
Answered 9/19/2014
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