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SPIKE in TOTAL mg/dL in one year from 171 mg/dL to 218 mg/dL

peterspaul

SPIKE in TOTAL mg/dL in one year from 171 mg/dL to 218 mg/dL I had cut out as much cheese and red meat as possible. Was spike caused...

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High Cholesterol, LDL, Triglycerides

hatem_17

Hi , how r u all, I tested today Cholesterol 244 LDL 169 HDL 34 Triglycerides 202 All time these numbers ranges for cholesterol...

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What's your biggest challenge with diet and lifestyle changes to lower cholesterol?

Mona9617

I'm curious to know so to find ways to help me.

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Borderline high total cholesterol but normal LDL and HDL

Rsingh1

I have a borderline high total cholesterol level but normal LDL and HDL levels. What does this mean? Is this concerning?

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Does oatmeal lower cholesterol?

El2019

I was wondering if there is a way to prepare oatmeal beside the traditional way that will reduce cholesterol.

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High cholesterol questions that aren’t answered by online searches.

HoarseStallion

Hello, everyone. My doc says my cholesterol is 252. My doctor did a test last year when I was 220, and it was like a heart sonogram. ...

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