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Is there an ultimate diet for someone who has hypothyroidism and high cholesterol/triglycerides?

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Low cholesterol/carb: Diet low in saturated fats like red meat and diary products for high cholesterol and low in carbs especially simple sugars like sucrose.Fructose and glucose, and alcohol for high triglycerides.

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Answered 4/6/2013

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