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What Does Triglyceride Level-159 And LDL Cholesterol-112 Suggest?
My question is my doctor ordered blood work and for my triglycerides my level was 159 my LDL cholesterol was 112 my ALT (SGPT ) was 33 and my TSH was 4.590. My doctor will not return my call about what medications I need to be on if any and it really concerns me. Any advise. I do no hypothyroidism runs in my family.
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Right now with these readings you dont need to start any medicines you can control well with diet.
Consume low carbohydrate , low fat fibre rich diet.
Avoid sources of saturated fat and trans fats like cream , ghee, butter, redmeats, egg yolks, full fat dairy product, processed foods.
Do some regular exercise as helps in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.
Right now with these readings you dont need to start any medicines you can control well with diet.
Consume low carbohydrate , low fat fibre rich diet.
Avoid sources of saturated fat and trans fats like cream , ghee, butter, redmeats, egg yolks, full fat dairy product, processed foods.
Do some regular exercise as helps in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.
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