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What Causes High Triglycerides And LDL Levels?

Hi, Just got my blood work result and my cholesterol is very high 224 triglycerides is 116, LDL is 160 and cardiac Ratio is 5.5. This is the best I ve ever been food and exercise wise so wondering why it is very high. Could stress be a factor? Thanks! Victoria
Mon, 10 Apr 2017
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Hi, I think it can be due to stress also. But get your diet modified by a dietician. You can also take some hypolipidemic drugs after consultation with a physician. Do exercise regularly. Get a liver function test done to rule out any liver pathology.
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What Causes High Triglycerides And LDL Levels?

Hi, I think it can be due to stress also. But get your diet modified by a dietician. You can also take some hypolipidemic drugs after consultation with a physician. Do exercise regularly. Get a liver function test done to rule out any liver pathology.