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39M 6ft/ 188lbs and exercise pretty regularly. 4-5 times per week and always do 20+ minutes cardio. BMI 25

Recent physical and by bloodwork came back abnormal. Specifically my LDL which jumped 130 to 173.

Total Cholesterol: 251
HDL: 50
TRI: 154
LDL: 173
Ratio:3

Worst part is my Dr blew it off and said to look at diet change. No meds brought up. I even had to ask him if we should schedule a follow up sooner than 1 year out. When I pushed it he said 6 months.

Both parents are on Cholesterol meds and said they started around my age. However, I’ve upped my fiber and lowered saturated fat intake to try to get my scores in line naturally. Any recommendations and supplements, etc? Should I be alarmed?