Cholesterol isn't viewed the way it used to be. My

Cholesterol isn't viewed the way it used to be. My triglycerides and cholesterol have been high for years. I've had Dr's "strongly suggest" that I take statins but I have always refused. I am able to keep the numbers reasonable with diet and exercise (and reducing alcohol--one of the biggest contributors). My latest doc. said don't worry about it too much. He pulled up a chart that at my age (45-ish) my increased risk from the elevated levels I have is something like under 1%. It's my opinion (and that's really all it is) that way too many people are taking these drugs unnecessarily. That said, I know there are stroke risks in certain populations.

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