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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
  • Learn more

About cholesterol

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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

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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?

2-minute read


Learn more

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What are triglycerides?

2-minute read

High-fibre foods — kiwis, blueberries, carrots, oranges, seeds

What are the signs of high cholesterol?

3-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


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