High Blood Cholesterol
High blood cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for heart attack, the leading cause of death in America. Cholesterol is a waxy substance your body produces to help it function properly. Because your liver makes all the cholesterol your body needs, you don’t need to consume additional cholesterol.
About Lipids
Low-Density Lipoproteins
High-Density Lipoproteins
Triglycerides
Measuring your Blood Cholesterol
Treatment
Self-Care
Daily Recommendations for Calories and Fat
Food Choices
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