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Is an ldl cholesterol level of 125 bad? im only 22 and healthy, normal bmi.
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Too High: Your LDLshould be lower than or equal to your HDL and needs to be corrected by medications since it is genetically programmed 98%of the time and is only affected by diet about 2% If you have your Dr treat this you will have a much lower chance of getting HYpertension Heart attack stroke and kidney failure 25-40 years and will live 25-30 years longer by avoiding these conditions, prevention is key
Answered 4/7/2018
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