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Morning Drinks to Help You Lower Your Bad Cholesterol Levels Naturally!

Cholesterol is the principal sterol of all higher animals, distributed in body tissues, especially the brain and spinal cord, and in animal fats and oils. There are three main types of cholesterol: LDL cholesterol, the "bad" cholesterol, transports cholesterol particles throughout your body and builds up in the walls of your arteries, making them hard and narrow. HDL cholesterol, the "good" cholesterol, picks up excess cholesterol and takes it back to your liver1. HDL cholesterol can help to protect against heart disease. VLDL cholesterol, another "bad" cholesterol, carries triglycerides, a type of fat, in your blood and can also contribute to plaque buildup in your arteries. Too much of bad cholesterol in the body can put an individual at risk of heart disease, strokes, and other chronic illnesses. Cholesterol is a type of lipid that helps the body perform a variety of functions. As high cholesterol has no signs and symptoms, getting your blood test done