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What causes higher cholesterol ( 235) but very low triglycerides ( 75) ? what am i doing right and wrong ?

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Need more info: Depending on your diet, and risk factors you may need to take Statin for lowering cholesterol. Do discuss it with your doctor. Wish you good health!

Answered 8/9/2020

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