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What is a desirable level of total cholesterol for adults?
What is a desirable level of total cholesterol for adults?
What is a desirable level of total cholesterol for adults?
The optimal level of total cholesterol in adults is less than 200 mg/dl. Long-term exposure to environmental tobacco smoke has been shown to increase a person's risk for cardiovascular disease.
Last updated on 12 Apr 2023
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What is a desirable level of total cholesterol for adults?
The optimal level of total cholesterol in adults is less than 200 mg/dl. Long-term exposure to environmental tobacco smoke has been shown to increase a person's risk for cardiovascular disease.
Last updated on 12 Apr 2023
What is the difference between HDL and VLDL cholesterol?
Very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) is not good for the heart. HDL is considered 'good' cholesterol as it helps move bad cholesterol from other parts of your body to your liver for removal.
Last updated on 12 Apr 2023
What is VLDL cholesterol?
VLDL cholesterol is a type of blood fat. It's considered one of the "bad" forms of cholesterol, along with LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
Last updated on 12 Apr 2023
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