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How much of your total cholesterol is made by the body?
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80%: Only about 20% of your cholesterol is due to dietary intake. Cholesterol is necessary for building neurotransmitters, cell walls, cortisol, estrogen, testosterone and many other useful things in your body. Some people just make too much.
Answered 2/15/2019
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