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Q I was diagnosed with a high cholesterol level a couple of years ago, and put on statins. I’ve had no nasty side effects, and my cholesterol level is now back to normal. I’ve also overhauled my diet and lost weight, so could I stop the statins now?

A About a quarter of the cholesterol in your bloodstream comes from the food you eat, and the rest comes from your liver. This

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