Higher the blood cholesterol level, greater the risk of atherosclerosis: Study

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Higher the blood cholesterol level, greater the risk of atherosclerosis: Study

In addition to crystallized cholesterol, atherosclerotic plaques always contain large quantities of immune cells but, surprisingly, no bacteria or viruses. It was previously unclear just how the body's own defence forces are called into action. Even animals that are kept in an absolutely sterile environment can suffer from "clogging" or "furring" of the arteries when their food contains high levels of cholesterol.

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Tags: Immune, Circulation, Heart Disease, Circulatory Disorders, Atherosclerosis, Cholesterol, Environment