Low Cholesterol - Cholesterol Glossary

As you lower your cholesterol over the next thirty days, you will likely encounter new words and terms.

As you get used to these new concepts, feel free to turn to this glossary to help you recall what is what:

1. Atherosclerosis

If you have too much cholesterol in the blood, it will create a yellow thick substance on the lining of the blood vessels. This is known as atherosclerosis. If it continues to grow, it can block blood vessels, leading to a stroke or heart attack. This is a key risk of having high bad cholesterol levels.

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