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Recursos Sobre el Colesterol en Español

¿Porqué el colesterol es importante?

El colesterol circula por tu sangre. Cuando la cantidad de colesterol aumenta, también los riesgos a tu salud. El colesterol alto puede aumentar los riesgos de enfermedad del corazón y ataque cerebral. Es por eso que necesitas conocer tus números y junto con tus doctores asegurarse que estén dentro de lo saludable.

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