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Diet For High Cholesterol And Triglycerides
Cholesterol is a fat (also called a lipid) that your body needs to work properly. Cholesterol levels that are too high can increase your chance of getting heart disease, stroke, and other problems.
The medical term for high blood cholesterol is lipid disorder, or hyperlipidemia.
Alternative Names
Lipid disorders; Hyperlipoproteinemia; Hyperlipidemia; Dyslipidemia; Hypercholesterolemia
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
There are many types of cholesterol. The...
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From Our Sources
High blood cholesterol and triglycerides symptoms
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High blood cholesterol and triglycerides treatments
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High blood cholesterol and triglycerides prevention
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Cholesterol and Lipids
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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