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2019-07-05 06:00:43
My total cholesterol is 223 and cholesterol hdl is 50. What thats mean. Its high or low. How to control cholesterol.
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Except for border line increase in cholesterol your reports are normal.avoid fatty food and go for brisk walking for 40mts daily.

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Your total cholesterol is high. HDL is good.
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Lifestyle modifications is required. Consult with me online for further guidance.
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Avoid oily,spicy, junk food. Eat nutritious diet including green leafy vegetables,salad,sprouts, fruits etc. Increase physical work out at least 45 min per day.

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Cholesterol is higher side. You can control it by regular walling and avoiding fatty food. You can consult me online for further information if ypu want

Answered2019-07-05 06:59:58

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Total cholesterol is definitely high which can b taken care by healthy diet, decrease fatty food, and exercise regularly.  HDL is good.. But now triglycerides matter which u haven't mentioned.
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Increase amount of healthy fat in your diet which will bring down the information and your bad cholesterol will come down

Answered2019-07-06 04:25:36

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