I wouldn't remove them! They're doing their job; if you take them off, you'll have fewer leaves = less ability to absorb light = smaller buds. That's my humble opinion, fellow grower! I might be wrong, but I know it's not good to remove leaves since those leaves contain nutrients that the plant will absorb over time when it needs them, usually at the end of the flowering stage. Best wishes, brother, and good luck with your grows!! 👋😎👍 🍀🍀🍀