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My total cholesterol is 249 with my triglycerides 46, hdl 96, and ldl of 142. should i be worry about my cholesterol?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Great Health: Nope. You have incredible protection in the HDL level and low triglycerides.

Answered 5/26/2015

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