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When do you need medicine for cholesterol ?
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Controversial: Many docs feel anyone with high cholesterol should take steps to lower it, though many advise trying diet, lifestyle changes & supplements first. However, cholesterol is not the main cause of heart disease-inflammation is! half of those who die from heart disease have "normal" chol. While many with high chol. Never get heart disease. Some subtypes of chol. Are much worse than others. See comment:.
Answered 12/9/2013
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