What are the main causes of high cholesterol?

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What are the main causes of high cholesterol?

What are the main causes of high cholesterol?

What are the main causes of high cholesterol?

The most common cause of high cholesterol is an unhealthy lifestyle. This includes unhealthy eating habits, such as eating lots of bad fats. One type, saturated fat, is found in some meats, dairy products, chocolate, baked goods, and deep-fried and processed foods

Last updated on 12 Apr 2023

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