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A member asked:
All my cholesterol levels are fine except my ldl cholesterol is 124 mg/dl why is this? is it genetic? i really don't eat a high fat diet. how do i lower it? exercise more?
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In order to know the significance of this, it would be helpful to know the values of your total cholesterol as well as your HDL levels. Exercise helps to raise your HDL levels for sure which is protective. Genetics can definitely play a role in the LDL value as well as the other numbers. To optimize your diet control, it may be helpful to see a nutritionist. All of these factors play a role.
Answered 5/17/2023
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