Cholesterol
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How many of us think about our levels? I’m sure not many, especially the younger crowd. Sure that’s something that we wont have to worry about until we get a little older, but it’s what we eat now that will effect us later.
is a soft, waxy substance found among the lipids (fats) in the ....
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.... in the region of this plaque can block the flow of blood to part of the heart muscle and cause a heart attack. If a clot blocks the flow of blood to part of the brain, the result is a stroke. A high level of LDL reflects an increased risk of heart disease. That is why LDL is often called "bad" .
comes from two sources. It’s produced in your body, mostly in the liver (about 1,000 milligrams a day). And it’s found in foods that come from animals, such as meats, poultry, fish, seafood an ....
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