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Cholesterol is an enemy that cannot be underestimated, because levels that are too high in the long run compromise the health of the arteries, and represent a serious risk for the heart and brain. Not all cholesterol, however, “comes silver”: the danger is in fact linked to LDL cholesterol, also called “bad” cholesterol; while the “good” one, or HDL, is an ally that helps keep the arteries clean and promotes cardiovascular health.