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Should i be on a statin? i am an 18-year-old male with a family history of high cholesterol and triglycerides. i also have the familial lipoprotein a gene. my stats are total cholesterol: 227 triglycerides: 148 ldl: 154 i eat healthily and exercise?
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Eating healthy and exercising" is almost always a good idea, but with a family history of "high cholesterol", and "familial lipoprotein A", with an LDL of 154, a "statin" medication may be appropriate, so see your physician for guidance.
Answered 7/29/2022
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