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Health Markers
LDL Cholesterol
Often called bad cholesterol, a marker that deserves a fuller conversation with your doctor.
LDL is the cholesterol marker most often labeled bad, but the full picture is more nuanced and individual. Dr. Berry discusses cholesterol and heart health in detail in Lies My Doctor Told Me. The right move is to work with a physician who looks at your whole panel rather than a single number.
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