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What is borderline high cholesterol?

If your total cholesterol level is 200 to 239, you have a borderline level. The word 'borderline' is used because levels of 200 to 239 are close to being high. A total cholesterol of 240 or above is a high level.

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What if you have slightly high cholesterol?

If you have slightly high cholesterol then it means that plaque is building up slowly in the arteries.

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What does it mean when your HDL and LDL are both low?

If both are low then its hinting that you may have some medical condition. Its best to check with a doctor.

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Can someone with high cholesterol follow a keto diet?

Yes.One can follow keto diet until they are feeling absolutely low and dizzy.

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I am 21 and my cholesterol levels are high. What should I do?

You should consult a doctor and exercise regularly.

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What is the normal range for cholesterol levels?

In general: A total cholesterol level of less than 200 mg/dL (5.17 mmol/L) is normal. A total cholesterol level of 200 to 239 mg/dL (5.17 to 6.18 mmol/L) is borderline high. A total cholesterol level of 240 mg/dL (6.21 mmol/L) or greater is high.

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How concerned should I be about high cholesterol?

Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. With high cholesterol, you can develop fatty deposits in your blood vessels. Eventually, these deposits grow, making it difficult for enough blood to flow through your arteries

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Do eggs really cause high cholesterol?

Yes, egg yolk can raise cholesterol levels.

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Can I eat rice if I have high cholesterol?

Yes, you can eat rice but limit unhealthy fats and alcohol consumption.

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What are HDL, LDL and other lipoproteins?

HDL and LDL are two types of lipoproteins. They are a combination of fat (lipid) and protein. The lipids need to be attached to the proteins so they can move through the blood

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Does eating boiled eggs cause cholesterol problems?

Eating too many boiled eggs may cause cholesterol problems.

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How does it feel to have high cholesterol?

Unfortunetely, high cholesterol has no symptoms. It can be only detected with the help of blood tests. Especially Lipid profile.

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Is that bad if your LDL cholesterol is only 120?

LDL cholesterol levels should be under 110 mg/dl. Anything above 110 is considered boderline and elevated.

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