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Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance that circulates through the bloodstream as part of the cell membrane. Unable to dissolve in blood, it is transported by lipoproteins to and from the liver through the circulatory system. Found throughout all human bodies, it is an integral part of life, and an adequate amount is essential for the body to function properly. However, an excess of it can clog the arteries, increasing a person’s risk for …showed first 75 words of 791 total…

…showed last 75 words of 791 total…s lifestyle, including increased exercise and weight loss, if needed. There are many risk factors that are cannot be changed by an individual including their age, heredity, race, and ethnicity. All of these may make a person more vulnerable to developing elevated cholesterol levels and the possible resulting cardiovascular disease. However, research has proven these can be effectively combated through significant lifestyle changes to a person’s diet, physical activity level, and contributing risk behaviors