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Can you suggest how to lower my triglycerides and raise my good (hdl) cholesterol?

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Diet and exercise: Reduce your intake of carbohydrates and fats, increase the amount of exercise to at least 30 minutes/day. Fish oil may help. If that does not help, please consult your doctor for other medications.

Dr Sturgis agreed

Answered 6/26/2013

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