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Is cholesterol a lipid?

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Cholesterol:
Cholesterol is a lipid found in the tissues of our body.
Lipids are water-insoluble organic compounds.
It is also called blood fat.
It is needed to make hormones, vitamin D, and other substances that help in digestion.
High levels of cholesterol can cause major heart problems.

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