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How can i believe my diagnosis of high cholesterol? i eat a healthier diet than anybody i know!
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Genes: Much of pop and government claims about diet in general and its effects on cholesterol are at best overstatements. A great number of factors contribute both to overall atherosclerosis risk and to cholesterol level, and the one that you can do nothing about is your genes. I trust you're already a fitness guy as well; it's perhaps time to repeat the labs and/or talk about medication. Good luck.
Answered 11/18/2017
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Look at the numbers.: For the average person, diet only accounts for a small percentage of your overall cholesterol, the remainder of your cholesterol is produced by your liver and influenced by genetics. If you believe that your cholesterol level is not acurately reflecting your cardiac risk, you may want to request advanced testing to measure the lipoprotein particles in the blood, a more specific marker of risk.
Answered 3/28/2018
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