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Foods That Promote Good Cholesterol
Diet - cholesterol
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More than half of the adult population has blood cholesterol levels higher than the desirable range. High cholesterol levels often begin in childhood. Some children may be at higher risk due to a family history of high cholesterol.
In general, you want your total cholesterol to be less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl), because that level carries the least risk of
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Cholesterol, Heart Disease
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Foods That Can Raise Your "Good" Cholesterol Level
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