How concerned should I be about high cholesterol?

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Dr Vasanthasree Nair

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15+ Yrs

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Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. With high cholesterol, you can develop fatty deposits in your blood vessels. Eventually, these deposits grow, making it difficult for enough blood to flow through your arteries

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