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Is MEDIC a reliable source for finding out your cholesterol?

I just got back my results from MEDIC (blood donation) includes blood type and cholesterol results. Well my cholesterol is 238 and it says anything over 200 is high.I'm 21 yrs old, 5ft, and weigh 110 (so not overweight). I don't understand how it can be so high. Is this a reliable source for finding out your cholesterol? I have a family history of heart attacks on my mothers side including my mother. Would genetics alone make my cholesterol so high? Thanks

Yes genetics alone can make you predisposed to elevated cholesterol. With a cholesterol of 238, I think it is best if you make an appointment with your doctor, to talk with him or her about how to go about lowering your cholesterol.

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