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1). Cholesterol and Women: Debunking the Myths By : Moriah Shemer
Cholesterol is a waxy fat found in the human body and transported in the blood. About 80% of cholesterol in humans is made internally by the liver, while the other 20% comes from consumption of foods.
In the body, cholesterol combines with protein to create lipoproteins. These include high-density lipoproteins (HDL), considered “good” cholesterol, and low-density lipoproteins (LDL), considered “bad” cholesterol.
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