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Can you suggest how to lower my ldl and raise my hdl?
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Diet and Statin Best: Weight reduction, plant stanol margarines, metamucil all lower cholesterol by about 10%. Most people need more lowering to get to their LDL target. For that, the statins reduce LDL from 30-60% and increase HDL by 5-10%. They reduce the risk of heart problems by 30-50%. Side effects are rare, though they can cause non-damaging muscle aching. Best to discuss your risk profile and target with an md.
Answered 6/10/2014
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