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Cholesterol is a natural, waxy substance created by the liver that circulates through the blood to maintain healthy cell membranes. It also helps build hormones and vitamins in the body. Cholesterol also comes from animals that we eat. A diet high in saturated and trans fats will stimulate the liver to produce excess cholesterol and put you at risk for a heart attack or stroke. In order to determine your health risk, your doctor can perform a test to determine the ratio between good and bad cholesterol in your blood. A high cholesterol level usually reflects narrowed or blocked arteries due to the buildup of plaque created by cholesterol. | Cholesterol is a natural, waxy substance created by the liver that circulates through the blood to maintain healthy cell membranes. It also helps build hormones and vitamins in the body. Cholesterol also comes from animals that we eat. A diet high in saturated and trans fats will stimulate the liver to produce excess cholesterol and put you at risk for a heart attack or stroke. In order to determine your health risk, your doctor can perform a test to determine the ratio between good and bad cholesterol in your blood. A high cholesterol level usually reflects narrowed or blocked arteries due to the buildup of plaque created by cholesterol. | ||
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