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Can drinking beer contribute to having high cholesterol levels in your blood?

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Dr. Xin-Nong Li answered

It may: Too much beer increases total calories intake. Triglyceride will increase.

Dr Larson agreed

Answered 4/12/2013

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A member asked:

Can drinking beer contribute to having high cholesterol levels in your blood?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Xin-Nong Li answered

Dr Larson agreed

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