A Cholesterol Primer

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"... Most of the circulating cholesterol is packaged in particles called low- density lipoproteins, or LDL-cholesterol particles. LDL-cholesterol is often called "bad" cholesterol because it leads to clogged arteries and impaired circulation. [LDL - Small, dense cholesterol particles worse for your heart]...."

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