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Hello, I am 26 year old male working in media group. I have read that cholesterol are of 2 types: good and bad. What is the difference between the two? What are the normal levels of good cholesterol? Does the levels change with food? How does one maintain good cholesterol levels normal?
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Good ch is called HDL, it should be more than 40, only way to improve it is regular excercise
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