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Can Oil Absorbed Through The Skin Have An Effect On The Cholesterol Reading?

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Posted on Fri, 12 Aug 2016
Question: Can oils absorbed through shin affect a cholesterol reading
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Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It can't affect cholesterol readings

Detailed Answer:
Dear Mrs,

Normally oil is absorbed only in superficial layers of the skin and doesn't enter the blood stream. So it can't affect cholesterol readings.

Take care

Come back if you have any further questions
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Can Oil Absorbed Through The Skin Have An Effect On The Cholesterol Reading?

Brief Answer: It can't affect cholesterol readings Detailed Answer: Dear Mrs, Normally oil is absorbed only in superficial layers of the skin and doesn't enter the blood stream. So it can't affect cholesterol readings. Take care Come back if you have any further questions