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HDL CHOLESTEROL

HDL cholesterol is the cholesterol found in high-density lipoproteins (HDL) in the bloodstream. HDL's major purpose is to carry cholesterol to the liver where it can be excreted in the bile, the only way the body can get rid of cholesterol. High levels of HDL cholesterol in the blood are protective against atherosclerosis, a condition that can cause heart attacks and strokes, while low levels increase ...

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