What are the main causes of high cholesterol?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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The most common cause of high cholesterol is an unhealthy lifestyle. This includes unhealthy eating habits, such as eating lots of bad fats. One type, saturated fat, is found in some meats, dairy products, chocolate, baked goods, and deep-fried and processed foods

Dr. Kamran Suggests...

Take a SEROTONIN (5-HT) Test or Take a Tri Iodothyronine (T3, Total), Serum Test

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Answered 24/07/2025

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