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Im a 35 yr old male. i do smoke. and drink beer. got my cholesterol checked. total 226 ldl-141 gdl-59 tryg..-137. what should i do, if anything? ty
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Stop smoking!: Cigarette smoking increases your risk six fold. For you stopping smoking is the most important thing to do.
Answered 9/17/2013
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Statins: Get on cholesterol meds. Get it below 200 (150 good) with LDL under 100. Let's see, how can i say this nicely? Ah, quit the f---ing smoking or all the statins in the world ain't gonna help your heart.
Answered 1/12/2013
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