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A member asked:
One of the rare things wrong with my physical health are ldl cholest. (4.08 mmol/l) and hdl cholest. (1.5 mmol/l). ldl was constantly like this for a few years but my hdl was always good till now. why is this? (i'm athletic, don't smoke/drink/drugs).
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It is genetic : Keep exercising and eating sensibly and familiarize yourself with current recommendations and options about possible pharmacological treatment.
Answered 12/10/2017
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