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Lp(a) 355 nmol/l. cholesterol 180mg. hdl38mg. ldl124mg. trig127mg. doctor put me on 1000mg niacin will this lower lp(a) with some exercise and diet. ?
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Yes: Unfortunately, neither diet nor exercise has been found to lower lp(a) levels. Lp(a) levels were lowered by 21% in patients taking 2 grams per day of l-carnitine for six months, Aspirin and Niacin are also known to lower lp(a ).
Answered 6/30/2014
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