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Cholesterol screening ldl 147, hdl 103, triglycerides 55. total 261. i don't want to start meds with two of the numbers good! suggestions?

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

LDL is high.: Try eating less meat and dairy products. Loose weight if appropriate and exercise and see what happens.

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Answered 11/4/2015

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