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After a diet period for 43 yr old male my lipid lab tests came as tc 220, tg 233, hdl 33, ldl 140, am taking omega 3 and turmeric, do i need a drug?

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Yes: These values suggest an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. If i had those values, i would be on a statin.

Answered 4/16/2015

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