Cholesterol
A fat that is made in your liver, and found in some foods (like eggs, meat, and dairy). It helps the body make hormones and Vitamin D, digest food, and fight off infections. When one type of cholesterol, called LDL, gets too high in the blood, it can raise your risk of heart disease. When another type, called HDL, is high, it can lower your risk of heart disease.
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