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Recipes For High Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found in all parts of the body. This includes the nervous system, skin, muscle, liver, intestines, and heart. It is made by the body and also obtained from animal products in the diet.
Alternative Names
Diet - cholesterol
Function
Cholesterol is manufactured in the liver for normal body functions, including the production of hormones,
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