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Originally Posted by mrsD
I think it depends on what your cholesterol numbers are.
I have seen familial patients with total cholesterol approaching 800.
Using a statin in high dose only reduced one woman to around 400.
If your are under 300, you may not need anything.
Keeping your triglycerides down with fish oil would be a big help.
This reduces viscosity of the blood.
Make sure your thyroid is in good shape...hypo raises cholesterol.
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Mine was 277, HDL's around 65, Tri's at 123. The LDL was the big one around like 179. I have a very good diet and in very good shape. Mother had same issue, although her diet is not so great. My hyopthyroid issues are slight according to bloodwork. 3cm benign nodule in the thyroid.
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