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During a recent lipid profiling, i found out that i have a low bad cholesterol, but i also have a low good cholesterol. what does that mean?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Lipids: Low LDL is a relatively stronger positive that balances relatively low hdl.

Answered 4/16/2013

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