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Question by Gopal on May 06, 2024Hindi

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My total cholesterol is always on the lower side. Mostly around 120. But recently it came down to 99. Any thing to worry.

Ans: Please do not restrict fat totally
You might not get the fat soluble vitamins. If you are restricting fat sources
If this is not the case, then not to worry

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My total cholestrol is only 99 with HDL at 33 and LDL at 55 and the VLDL is 11. Trygliciride is also 66. Is low HDL a cause for concern even though total is very low. My levels has always been like this with maximum total being at 125.

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