Get your cholesterol checked. Lower your cholesterol. Are you getting enough “good” cholesterol in your diet? These are some of the most common questions about cholesterol. Healthy levels of this soft, waxy substance are necessary to help produce hormones, vitamin D and are vital for brain function. But, in recent years it seems cholesterol has gotten a bad reputation. Cholesterol doesn’t have to be a bad word. Here’s the truth behind some of the most common myths and misconception.
Cholesterol Myths Exposed
by M. Brooks
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