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A 56-year-old female asked:

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 Yetimyananswered

General Practice 52 years experience

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

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Dr. Anita Prakash commented

Cardiology 30 years experience

Decrease intake of saturated fats and other foods that raise LDL, namely: egg yolk, shellfish, butter, and red meat. Awesome HDL and TG otherwise!

May 2, 2015

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