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Am not getting niacin tablets for reducing trigly (305) and increase hdl (25).my ldl is at 105, weight 72,age35, food supp that increases hdl?
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You can try fish oil: Fish oil may help reduce your triglycerides. You can discuss with your physician about how that would impact the rest your medical problems. HDL relates to your total cholesterol. If your total cholesterol is low your HDL will be low. You can discuss this with your physician
Answered 4/18/2016
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