{"product_id":"cholesterol-pakket-vingerprik","title":"Cholesterol Package (fingerstick)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Cholesterol?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCholesterol is a fat-like substance that naturally occurs in the blood. It is essential for cell structure and the production of certain hormones, but too much can cause health problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy should you test the Cholesterol Package?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting cholesterol levels is useful to estimate the risk of cardiovascular diseases. This is especially important for people with a family history of these conditions, smokers, the elderly, and individuals with high blood pressure or diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cholesterol test provides insight into the levels of total cholesterol, HDL (good cholesterol), LDL (bad cholesterol), and triglycerides. These values help in assessing the risk of heart disease and strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a high cholesterol level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high level of LDL or total cholesterol increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases. This is because too much LDL can lead to the build-up of plaque in the blood vessels, which can restrict blood flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a low cholesterol level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low HDL level is also risky, because HDL helps remove LDL from the blood vessels. Therefore, low HDL levels can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47863212540250,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/CholesterolPakketVetprofiel.webp?v=1755941687","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/nl\/products\/cholesterol-pakket-vingerprik","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}