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Great Lab Results Mean No Meds Needed

Q. Please tell me if my blood work is good or if I need medicines. My total cholesterol is 156, LDL is 62.9, HDL is 89.5, triglycerides 18 and glucose 105. I am 79 plus years young and active with no problems that I know of.

A. Whatever you are doing, it is right for you! Your numbers are phenomenal and would be the envy of many younger people. We can’t imagine a doctor would want to prescribe cholesterol medicine for you.

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Joe Graedon is a pharmacologist who has dedicated his career to making drug information understandable to consumers. His best-selling book, The People’s Pharmacy, was published in 1976 and led to a syndicated newspaper column, syndicated public radio show and web site. In 2006, Long Island University awarded him an honorary doctorate as “one of the country's leading drug experts for the consumer.”.
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