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What is an elevated hdl considered?
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Good: High HDL cholesterol is usually considered protective.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Good for groups : For individuals may be good but you can have high HDL due to alcohol or other medications or elevated total cholesterol- unclear if this is good or not.
Answered 6/10/2014
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