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How do i know if i have high cholesterol?
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A blood test: A simple, standard blood test is the way.
Answered 12/8/2014
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Get a lipid panel: Go to a health fair, your local public health office or you doctor and ask for a "fasting lipid panel." there are 3 separate goals: one for the hdl-c (good cholesterol), ldl-c (bad cholesterol), and for the triglycerides (bad little fats). Make sure you are meeting the goals for all 3. "high total cholesterol" is not important - we now know that each of the 3 parts are much better to use.
Answered 6/5/2013
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