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How could i get bad cholesterol when i don't put salt in or on my food?

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Dr. Khayriyyah Chandler answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Unrelated: Cholesterol is a separate food component from salt. Google reading food labels

Dr Schabelman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/28/2014

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Cholesterol and salt: Are not related.

Dr Killian agreed

Answered 8/20/2014

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