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Cholesterol is a waxy substance necessary to life. Our bodies themselves produce cholesterol. It is necessary for production of hormones and vitamin D to keep every cell healthy. There is good fat or HDL cholesterol and bad fat or LDL cholesterol. High levels of LDL cholesterol narrow the blood vessels...

My sister went to the doctor about 2 months ago and was told she had very high cholesterol despite exercising daily. She was told to change her diet almost to an extreme. It upset her greatly and a co-worker suggested that she try taking Fish Oil supplements every day. Although she altered her diet somewhat...