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Cholesterol? Chlosterol is a common misspelling of cholesterol.

Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found in all of your body's cells. While cholesterol is required for proper functioning of the body, too much of it can cause problems. The only way to determine your cholesterol level is through a blood test. According to recent guidelines, a person should get a fasting cholesterol test every five years; however, a person with heart disease risk factors should have cholesterol tests more frequently.

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