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Why could my total cholesterol have increased 12 points in only 2 weeks?
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Yes: Were the two measurements done under similar circumstances, i.e., after overnight fast and at the same lab? Intake of saturated fats can cause an increase in cholesterol.
Answered 5/12/2014
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