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What if you have slightly high cholesterol?

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What if you have slightly high cholesterol?

If you have slightly high cholesterol then it means that plaque is building up slowly in the arteries.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What if you have slightly high cholesterol?

If you have slightly high cholesterol then it means that plaque is building up slowly in the arteries.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Is that bad if your LDL cholesterol is only 120?

LDL cholesterol levels should be under 110 mg/dl. Anything above 110 is considered boderline and elevated.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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How concerned should I be about high cholesterol?

Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. With high cholesterol, you can develop fatty deposits in your blood vessels. Eventually, these deposits grow, making it difficult for enough blood to flow through your arteries

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What is the normal range for cholesterol levels?

In general: A total cholesterol level of less than 200 mg/dL (5.17 mmol/L) is normal. A total cholesterol level of 200 to 239 mg/dL (5.17 to 6.18 mmol/L) is borderline high. A total cholesterol level of 240 mg/dL (6.21 mmol/L) or greater is high.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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I am 21 and my cholesterol levels are high. What should I do?

You should consult a doctor and exercise regularly.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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