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What cholesterol levels require medication?
What cholesterol levels require medication?
What cholesterol levels require medication?
Your LDL cholesterol level is 190 mg/dL or higher. You are 40-75 years old having a risk of cardiovascular diseases.
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Related Questions
Why would a vegetarian have high cholesterol?
The foods that many vegetarians consume is rich is trans fat that can lead to cholesterol built up. Hence, vegetarians can also have cholesterol problem.
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Does eating coconut increase cholesterol?
No eating coconut does not increase cholesterol. However, coconut oil has been associated with saturated fats which can elevate cholesterol levels.
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What should you not eat when you have high cholesterol?
Do not eat red meat, fried foods, processed meats and junk foods especially if you have high cholesterol.
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Are triglycerides above 200 dangerous?
Yes, 200mg/dl triglycerides are on the higher side. Medications need to be taken to lowwer it.
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What can happen if one has high triglycerides?
If one has high triglycerides then that person is susceptible to heart diseases.
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