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My cholesterol number is 216, ldl calculated is 143, hdl cholesterol is 46, triglycerides 134, hdl risk factor 4.7 is my cholesterol too high?
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Yes: If you are otherwise healthy (no diabetes, strong family history of heart disease..) you should modify your diet to bring your LDL down. Your goal LDL depends on your risk factors. Please read this article for more information: http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/cholesterol-levels/cl00001.
Answered 1/16/2018
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