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Eating Walnuts Lowers Cholesterol Levels in People with High Cholesterol
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What is the problem and what is known about it so far?
High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) is a risk factor for heart disease. Drug treatments are available that can help to lower cholesterol levels. However, diet is …
