Cholesterol: 5 symptoms that warn you it’s too high

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Although no reliable everyday symptoms prove your cholesterol is high, certain physical signs may point to an inherited cholesterol disorder. Other symptoms can signal complications that need urgent attention.

Here are five warning signs worth knowing about—and what you should do if you notice them.

What Is High Cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance your body needs to make hormones, build cells, and perform other essential functions.

Your liver produces cholesterol naturally, and you also obtain some from food. Problems can develop when certain fats in your blood,

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