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  2. List of cholesterol in foods - Wikipedia

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    The human body makes one-eighth to one-fourth teaspoons of pure cholesterol daily. A cholesterol level of 5.5 millimoles per litre or below is recommended for an adult. The rise of cholesterol in the body can give a condition in which excessive cholesterol is deposited in artery walls called atherosclerosis. This condition blocks the blood flow ...

  3. Reference ranges for blood tests - Wikipedia

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    For most substances presented, the optimal levels are the ones normally found in the population as well. More specifically, optimal levels are generally close to a central tendency of the values found in the population. However, usual and optimal levels may differ substantially, most notably among vitamins and blood lipids, so these tables give ...

  4. These Are the Exact Cholesterol Numbers You Should Aim for If ...

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    Since elevated levels of LDL cholesterol increase the risk for cardiovascular disease, knowing your numbers can serve as a metric for how at-risk you are. “[Healthcare providers] measure ...

  5. Portfolio diet - Wikipedia

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    The Portfolio Diet is a therapeutic plant-based diet created by British researcher David J. Jenkins in 2003 to lower blood cholesterol. [1] [2] The diet emphasizes using a portfolio of foods or food components that have been found to associate with cholesterol lowering to enhance this effect.

  6. It’s not just about cholesterol. 1 in 5 have high levels of ...

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    It’s not just about cholesterol. 1 in 5 have high levels of this artery-clogging substance that can lead to heart disease Beth Greenfield Updated December 13, 2024 at 11:57 AM

  7. The 40 Best Foods for Lowering Your Cholesterol, According to ...

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    Salmon. This fatty fish is one of nature’s best sources of omega-3s. A 2023 study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that consuming 2 grams of EPA and DHA—the two ...

  8. Blood test - Wikipedia

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    Level of "good cholesterol" in the blood (ratio of HDL:LDL is usually more significant than actual values) LDL Low Density Lipoprotein: Level of "bad cholesterol" in the blood (ratio of HDL:LDL is usually more significant than actual values) PV Plasma Viscosity: Plasma Viscometry (PV) is the measurement of the viscosity of blood plasma.

  9. 16 heart-healthy foods to lower cholesterol and blood pressure

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    A 2021 study linking strawberries to heart health found eating 2.5 servings of strawberries per day for four weeks improved LDL cholesterol levels in adults with obesity and high cholesterol.