In article <[log in to unmask]>, Iain L M Hotchkies
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>
>"I had a blood test nd my chol was 8.9. This was non-fasting
> so my GP put me on a fat-free diet for three months. My
> chol was checked again and it was 7.8.
>
> I asked if I needed treatment and he said no. He said there
> was good chol and bad chol and that fortunately mine was good.
>
> I've mentioned this to many friends and none of them have
> ever heard of this distinction. I'm not convinced. Can you
> explain it to me?"
>
I guess they have buckets of HDL - which is 'protective' (I do not claim
to be expert on this and would be grateful if anyone can educate me) -
so if loads of HDL and no risk factors would anyone want to 'treat' it
(sounds like GP has treated it already - aaaahh, patients perceptions
;-)
Cheers
--
Jelly Bean
'When you get fed up surfing....
.....go find some waves'
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