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Can there be a proven diet to lower cholesterol?

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Don't eat animals.: Check out www.Drmcdougall.Com for a low-fat, starch-based diet that will lower cholesterol. Dr. Mcdougall cites lots of research for his diet.

Answered 12/21/2018

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