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I've heard that there are many different types of cholesterol. What are they?
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Cholesterol is a fat-like substance found in the body. There are two main types of cholesterol: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and High-density lipoprotein (HDL). LDL is the type of cholesterol that can cause blockages in the arteries, while HDL helps remove LDL from the bloodstream.