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My total cholesterol count is 236. my triglycerides are 118 my hdl is 95, vldl is 24 & ldl is 117. can an omeaga 3 pill help lower it?

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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Why?: If you don't have risk factors for or a history of cardiovascular disease, your numbers would be ok. Part of the reason your total cholesterol is high is that your HDL is high, which has a protective effect. Based on the most recent guidelines, you would not really need any treatment for your levels.

Dr Bahureksa agreed

Answered 9/24/2018

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