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Cholesterol level

Glossary

Cholesterol level refers to the concentration of cholesterol in the blood, measured in milligrams per decilitre (mg/dl). A distinction is made between LDL cholesterol (often referred to as “bad” cholesterol) and HDL cholesterol.

In the context of Styrian pumpkin seed oil: Pumpkin seed oil contains phytosterols and unsaturated fatty acids. The relationship between the consumption of vegetable oils high in unsaturated fatty acids and cholesterol metabolism is studied and discussed in nutritional science. Pumpkin seed oil is not a medicine and not a means of lowering blood lipid levels.

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