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What causes high cholesterol, what are its risks, and what can i do to lower the risks?

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Triglycerides: Are more important than cholesterol. Although cholesterol is involved in atheroma (arterial disease) it is not the cause. Triglycerides are associated with sugar ingestion.

Dr Kaushik agreed

Answered 12/6/2016

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