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    isabella_garcia
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    I got my cholesterol results and they’re confusing. 📊 How do you read a lipid panel?

    Cholesterol panel: what do the numbers mean?

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    Marker Target
    LDL (‘bad’) 🟠 Lower is better
    HDL (‘good’) 🟢 Higher is better
    Triglycerides 🍬 Under 150 mg/dL
    Total 📈 Context matters
    • Heart-healthy diet
    • Regular activity
    • Medication if advised

    What changed your cholesterol numbers? 🥑

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