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A lipid profile is a combination of blood tests performed to check the cholesterol levels and the level of triglycerides in the blood.
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These are nothing but fat content present in your bloodstream.
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Unhealthy levels of lipids can clog your arteries and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.
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These are also responsible for unhealthy weight gain.
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A lipid profile is a snapshot of how much healthy/unhealthy fats do you have to circulate in your blood.
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High cholesterol is linked to heart diseases, obesity, diabetes, etc.
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Those who are at a higher risk of these conditions or have been diagnosed with these issues need to undergo a lipid profile.