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2. What Is Hypercholesterolemia?

Cholesterol helps the body build cells and produce certain hormones, but too much can cause problems. The liver makes all the cholesterol the body needs, so extra cholesterol from food often builds up in the blood. When LDL cholesterol levels get too high, it can stick to artery walls and form plaque. This narrows the arteries, a condition called atherosclerosis, which increases the risk of heart disease. Hypercholesterolemia doesn’t cause symptoms, so people at risk should get their cholesterol checked regularly to catch it early.

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