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Cholesterol reading of 247 prompts doctor's diet advice
Original: Mine is 247 and my doctor still wanted me to go on a cholesterol lowering diet! # cholesterol # health # fitness # diet
A person has shared that their cholesterol level measured 247, yet their doctor still recommended they follow a cholesterol-lowering diet. The post highlights ongoing public confusion about when dietary changes are advised for high cholesterol, and how patients interpret medical thresholds. Comments and reactions reflect wider debate about cholesterol numbers, diet and health guidance.
Why now: People are debating whether a cholesterol reading of 247 warrants a doctor recommending a cholesterol-lowering diet.
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