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    Cholesterol

    A waxy fat in your blood. Too much of the "bad" type (LDL) raises your risk of heart attack and stroke.

    Cholesterol is essential — your body uses it to build cells and hormones — but high LDL ("bad" cholesterol) can build up in artery walls and trigger heart disease.

    • LDL — keep low (< 130 mg/dL for average risk)
    • HDL — keep high (> 40–50 mg/dL)
    • Triglycerides — keep < 150 mg/dL