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Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:25 pm

Questions to Ask Your Doctor about High Cholesterol(Free Handout)

Cholesterol Overview


Cholesterol is a soft, waxy fat particle (lipid) that circulates in the blood. It is produced in the liver and is the most common steroid in the body. Cholesterol is a building block for cell membranes and it is essential in the formation of bile (which aids in the digestion of fats), vitamin D, and other steroids and hormones (e.g., progesterone, estrogen, testosterone).


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