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Old 07-07-2009, 04:14 PM
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You can try them if you don't mind the cost. I just don't think
they work well. They are not harmful.

You should read up on the Cholesterol Myths.

It is more important to prevent oxidation of LDL's , to raise HDL's, than worry about LDL #s. High triglycerides are worse IMO.

You might increase your fish oil to raise the HDL's. They won't do anything for LDL's however. In a couple of years we won't hear anything much more about "cholesterol".

This is why:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8SSCNaaDcE
More and more doctors are discovering that we are chasing the wrong enemy.
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