High levels of triglycerides in the blood increase the risk of heart disease, PANCREATITIS , and other health problems What are triglycerides? They are a form of fat present in the body, where most of the body fat is stored as triglycerides. Triglyceride levels can be determined by a blood test. They provide energy to […]
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5 factors that increase unhealthy cholesterol levels
LDL cholesterol makes up most of the cholesterol in the body, while “good” cholesterol absorbs cholesterol from the blood and returns it to the liver, as the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains. While high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol increase your risk of heart disease and stroke, high-density lipoprotein […]