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How to lower cholesterol quickly? im only 26. recently blood test showed total cholesterol: 261.0mg /dl and hdl cholesterol showed 110mg/dl. ldl is 138.0mg/dl?

Q: how to lower cholesterol quickly? im only 26. recently blood test showed total cholesterol: 261.0mg /dl and hdl cholesterol showed 110mg/dl. ldl is 138.0mg/dl?

: You may not need to reduce your total cholesterol. The high total is due to high good cholesterol, that is HDL. Your LDL is only mildly above the normal limit of 130. Reducing you intake of saturated lipids and increase in physical activity would be helpful.

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You may not need to reduce your total cholesterol. The high total is due to high good cholesterol, that is HDL. Your LDL is only mildly above the normal limit of 130. Reducing you intake of saturated lipids and increase in physical activity would be helpful.

Answered 1/26/2023

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How to lower cholesterol quickly? im only 26. recently blood test showed total cholesterol: 261.0mg /dl and hdl cholesterol showed 110mg/dl. ldl is 138.0mg/dl?

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