One should simply try to reach an ideal cholesterol ratio.The...

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    One should simply try to reach an ideal cholesterol ratio.

    The optimum ratio of total cholesterol to HDLcholesterol is 3.5 (3.5:1) according to the American Heart Association. ... Anything less than 3.5 is even better, while anything greater than 3.5 is considered a less-than-optimal cholesterol ratio, which increases your risk of cardiovascular disease.
 
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