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I got my lab report. And I have been following a strict paleo diet and cholesterol levels are totally normal but lipoprotein a level is 90 mg/dl. Can I know what's the cause for progressive increase in lpa level from 36 mg/dl on january to 90 mg/dl in august.
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Do start strict brisk walking.
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It is because of the disturbance in metabolism. And hormonal imbalance.
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Diet and exercise seem to have little to no impact on the lipoprotein(a) level. Some cholesterol and Lp(a) in your blood is normal. A high level of LDL cholesterol increases your risk of a heart attack or stroke. ... It can increase the risk of blood clots, heart attack or stroke.
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