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Cholesterol: all sea cucumber has been said to be able to lower cholesterol if eaten, is it true?

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Dr. Tonga Nfor answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Possible: A diet rich in vegetables including sea cucumber or other vegetables, fruits and low in fats and starch coupled with regular exercise will lower cholesterol.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 4/20/2013

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A member asked:

Cholesterol: all sea cucumber has been said to be able to lower cholesterol if eaten, is it true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tonga Nfor answered

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