Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance, which is naturally produced by the body and used to build cells and synthesize vitamins and hormones.
But diets high in saturated and trans fats cause the liver to create excess low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol — which can cause hardening of the arteries, otherwise known as atherosclerosis, and create plaques in arterial walls, which impede blood flow to vital organs. If elevated cholesterol isn’t treated, experts say it can lead to these serious conditions:
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