Where does cholesterol come from?

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  1. Dr. Mehmet Oz
     
    Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:
    The fats you eat are broken down, processed, and taken up into the blood stream. Fats that reach the liver are converted into cholesterol. There are two types. HDL cholesterol, seems to protect against heart attacks. LDL cholesterol helps form plaque that can block arteries. Watch this animation to learn more about cholesterol and treatments to reduce the bad type.





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