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What would experts say? could a 2 week water fast significantly lower your cholesterol the day of the test?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Oh, My!!: Oh, my gosh! please don't do that. It may drop your cholesterol value but it will certainly throw other test results off. Intrinsically not healthy.

Dr Ajluni agreed

Answered 5/5/2013

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A member asked:

What would experts say? could a 2 week water fast significantly lower your cholesterol the day of the test?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Ajluni agreed

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