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- An overview of the causes and symptoms of high cholesterol
- A rundown of the procedures used to diagnose and treat high cholesterol
- Details on alternative treatments, preventive measures, and prognosis
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Definition
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in animal tissue that is an important component to the human body. It is manufactured in the liver and carried throughout the body in the bloodstream. Problems can occur when too much cholesterol forms an accumulation of plaque on blood vessel walls, which impedes blood flow to the heart and other organs. The highest cholesterol content is found in meat, poultry, shellfish, and dairy products.
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