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The Call-On-Doc Guide to High Cholesterol

Statistically, two in five Americans have high cholesterol, with more than 96 million American adults over 20 years also being at risk. (1)(2) That’s not to say cholesterol in itself is bad, with it being a naturally occurring substance that is not only developed by the food you eat but also as a function of the liver. The human body features bad cholesterol, also known as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and good cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL). (3) When a person has high cholesterol, they develop an imbalance of LDL and HDL. The imbalance generally means high levels of LDL, which can lead to plaque buildup in the arteries and an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.

Mar 21, 2024

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