How dietary measures can help reduce unhealthy blood cholesterol levels.
While cholesterol is produced naturally by our bodies, a high blood concentration of certain types of cholesterol is a predisposing factor for coronary heart disease. Some of the reasons for developing unhealthy levels of cholesterol are discussed, together with some dietary strategies to reduce them to acceptable levels.
Cowbrough
Kathy
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kathy.cowbrough@virgin.net
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