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Cholesterol[1] is a form of fat we need. It helps make the outer membranes of our bodies cells stable. But for decades, doctors have known that people with high total cholesterol levels[2] are more likely to get heart disease[3]. They’ve also found that the different forms of cholesterol[4] ("good" and "bad") play a role. High total cholesterol, high bad cholesterol, or low good cholesterol could raise your chances.

For example, low-density lipoprotein (LDL[5]), or "bad" cholesterol, can stick to blood[6] vessel walls. Over time, it can play a role in clogging arteries[7] in a process called atherosclerosis[8]. Narrowed arteries in your heart[9] can then develop sudden blood clots[10], causing heart attacks[11].

Triglycerides are another fat that doctors measure with cholesterol testing. High levels can raise y...