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LDL cholestrol

2017-12-22 14:42:13
Have done a blood test. Its showing following Serum LDL Cholesterol = 170 mg/dl Serum Triglycerides= 182 mg /dl Is it risky level? I am pure veg and non alcoholic, non smoker. Any suggestion for improvement. Do i need to be worried about it.
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Levels are definitely high, but u can try lifestyle modification like eating a fruit daily one bowl of green veggies avoid saturated fats and regular exercise , recheck after 6 months . Can wait for medicines

Answered2017-12-25 16:45:53

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