{"product_id":"cholesterol-totaal","title":"Cholesterol (Total)","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is Cholesterol?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCholesterol is a fat-like substance in the blood that is essential for cell construction and the production of certain hormones. Although the body needs cholesterol, too much of it can lead to health problems, such as cardiovascular diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy should you have your Cholesterol tested?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTesting your cholesterol level is important to determine if you are at an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. It is especially useful for people with a family history of these conditions, or for those who have a lifestyle that may increase the risk of heart disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe cholesterol level in the blood indicates the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. A test typically measures total cholesterol, LDL (\"bad\" cholesterol), HDL (\"good\" cholesterol), and triglycerides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat does a high cholesterol level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA high level of total cholesterol or LDL can indicate an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. It means there is too much cholesterol in the blood vessels, which can lead to blockages and, ultimately, to heart attacks or strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat does a low cholesterol level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA low level of HDL, the \"good\" cholesterol, can also be a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. It means that not enough cholesterol is being removed from the blood vessels, which can increase the risk of heart problems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47692615975258,"sku":"","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/Cholesterol_totaal.png?v=1755941863","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/nl\/products\/cholesterol-totaal","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}