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What Else is Aging You?


When you're over 65, HDL is more important than LDL. Although statin drugs can be life saving, the net effect is that some choices may reduce healthy HDL cholesterol too. So you may want to try an alternative, like taking niacin, vitamin B5, and omega-3 fatty acids, and exercise for lowering your LDL while keeping your HDL high.