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Do you really need to fast before a blood test?

Do you really need to fast before a blood test?

A recent article published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology makes the case for non-fasting lipid profiles, meaning if you’re testing cholesterol (total, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, etc.), it’s not necessary to go without food for hours beforehand....