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I'm 25 and have a total cholesterol of 233 i'm 10lbs overweight and eat healthy. do you think i should take fish oil? if so what mg. and how often?
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Overweight/eats well: The extra 10 lb may be a matter pr portion size, lack o or inadequate aerobic exercise or both. The fish oil can wait.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Not yet : I would try diet exercise & weight loss first.
Answered 9/12/2012
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