Hello, My husband works as a paramilitary personnel, which involves very intensive physical work and unusual living conditions. His recent blood test report shows: VLDL: 29.2 mg/dL LDL: 99.7 mg/dL Total cholesterol: 167 mg/dL HDL: 38.2 mg/dL The report indicates that VLDL and LDL are abnormal. Kindly advise what steps we should take to manage this.

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Dr Bhanu Prakash

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LDL is borderline high, VLDL mildly elevated. Regular cardio, low fat diet, and omega3 rich foods recommended. Reassess in 3 months.

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