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High cholesterol is excess levels of cholesterol in the blood. Cholesterol in the blood consists of three main components:
* Low density lipoproteins (LDL)—involved in depositing cholesterol and other fats throughout the body. High levels of LDL put you at risk for hardening of the arteries and heart disease.
* High density lipoproteins (HDL)—involved in eliminating cholesterol and other fats from the body. High levels of HDL are protective against heart disease.
* Triglycerides—a common form of fat in the body
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