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Cholesterol 101: Grounding the Conversation
Cholesterol plays an important role in the body, yet it is often misunderstood. In this article, we explain what cholesterol does, how LDL and HDL function, and why cholesterol numbers are used to estimate long-term heart health risk. We also address several common myths, including whether HDL can “cancel out” LDL and why total cholesterol alone does not tell the full story. With insights from Tria Health pharmacists, you’ll gain a clearer, more balanced understanding of chol
15 hours ago8 min read
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