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Blood lipid levels

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Blood lipid levels (blood lipids) refer to the measurable concentrations of fats and fat-like substances in the blood, in particular cholesterol (LDL, HDL) and triglycerides.

In the context of Styrian pumpkin seed oil: Pumpkin seed oil contains predominantly unsaturated fatty acids and phytosterols. The influence of foods with this composition on blood lipid levels is the subject of nutritional science research. Pumpkin seed oil is not a medicine.

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