Cholesterol research, conceptual image. There are two types of cholesterol (molecular structure shown on cover of book). High blood levels of LDL (low

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Cholesterol research, conceptual image. There are two types of cholesterol (molecular structure shown on cover of book). High blood levels of LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol compared to HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol are thought to raise the risk of atherosclerosis, the build-up of fatty deposits on artery walls. This is a major cause of heart attacks and strokes.

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