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Cholesterol

Learn everything you need to know about cholesterol, from its role in your body to how your lifestyle affects your levels.

About cholesterol

Types of cholesterol

About cholesterol

Coconut oil saturated and trans fats

What is cholesterol?

3-minute read

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Cholesterol testing: what you need to know

8-minute read

Foods that lower your cholesterol — oily fish, fruits, nuts, and avocados.

Best foods to lower your cholesterol

3-minute read

Types of cholesterol

Thriva home blood testing kit

The 3 main types of cholesterol

4-minute read

Nuts and pulses

What is HDL cholesterol?

2-minute read

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What is LDL cholesterol?

1-minute read

Learn more

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What are triglycerides?

2-minute read

High-fibre foods — whole grains, fruits, vegetables, seeds, and more

What are the signs of high cholesterol?

2-minute read

Unsaturated fats like nuts, avocados, salmon and plant oils can help maintain a healthy balance of HDL cholesterol

Are all fats bad for cholesterol?

3-minute read

DASH diet foods — bananas, eggs, salmon, carrots

The DASH diet and cholesterol

3-minute read