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My family history includes high cholesterol and triglycerides. i am a vegetarian and mine are high also. what steps can i take?

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See a Doctor: There are many genetic or inherited conditions that can lead to high cholesterol and or high triglycerides. It is important to see a doctor who understands these conditions, (lipidologist) report an accurate family history and have any children screened also . Also, it is important to find out if there is a family history of premature (early in life) heart disease. Info: www.Learnyourlipids.Com.

Answered 7/29/2016

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