Cholesterol

 
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Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and in all cells. It is used for producing cell membranes and some hormones, and serves other needed bodily functions. The liver and other cells in your body make about 75 percent of blood cholesterol; the balance comes from food. But too much cholesterol in the blood can be a major risk for coronary heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. LDL cholesterol, the “bad” cholesterol, can clog arteries. Some people are genetically predisposed to produce too much of this kind of cholesterol. High blood pressure or diabetes increase the risks of high LDL levels. HDL ... MORE



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Mercola video on cholesterol myth

Expert interviewed by Dr. Mercola believes high cholesterol scares are a pharmaceutical marketing ploy




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Bad Cholesterol is Good for Muscles

Bad Cholesterol is Good for Muscles

New research shows that having higher levels of “bad cholesterol” in your blood may make...

Do statins cause diabetes and heart disease?

Do statins cause diabetes and heart disease?

I recall reading a scientific paper in the Journal of the American Medical Association  a numb...

Cholesterol linked to dementia

Cholesterol linked to dementia

By Megan Rauscher NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - High cholesterol levels in midlife -- even cholesterol...
   




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