On the one hand, if the body doesn't have enough cholesterol, we would not be able to survive. On the other hand, if the body has too much cholesterol, the excess begins to line the arteries.

一方面，如果身体没有足够的胆固醇，我们将无法生存；另一方面，如果体内胆固醇过多，多余的胆固醇就开始让动脉变厚。

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Weight loss and exercise: Losing even 5 to 10 pounds of excess weight can help lower total cholesterol levels.

减肥和运动：减去5到10磅的过多体重可以帮助降低总胆固醇水平。

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High cholesterol is when one has an excess amount of cholesterol in his or her bloodstream.

高胆固醇是当你有过量的胆固醇，在他或她的血液。

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Coronary artery disease begins when excess cholesterol particles, called low-density lipoprotein particles, become lodged in the artery wall over time and get chemically damaged, or oxidized (close-up diagram).

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The diet is high in animal protein, which could lead to an excess intake of saturated fat, resulting in elevated cholesterol levels, an increased risk of heart disease and increased risk of certain types of cancer.

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