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Which one is better high ldl or high triglycerides ?

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Dr. Michael Roman answered

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Neither: You should work to get them both down to good levels. LDL <100. And triglycerides< 150

Answered 5/16/2014

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Neither: LDL and triglycerides are the two bad forms of cholesterol. High levels of either are bad. High HDL would be good.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/24/2016

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