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Why high cholesterol is bad

Cholesterol is a waxy substance your liver makes to protect nerves and to make cell tissue and certain hormones. Your body also gets cholesterol from the food you eat. This includes eggs, meats, and dairy. Too much cholesterol can be bad for your health. Good cholesterol is known as high-density lipoprotein HDL. The level at… Read More »

What cause your cholesterol to be high

Cholesterol is a waxy, fatlike substance that your liver produces. Particles known as lipoproteins help transport cholesterol through the bloodstream. There are two major forms of lipoproteins. Low-density lipoproteins LDL, also known as “bad cholesterol,” can build up in the arteries and lead to serious health problems, like heart attack or stroke. High-density lipoproteins HDL,… Read More »