Health and Nutrition Letter

Battling Poor Cholesterol Levels May Also Fight Hypertension

March 2006

Abstract

Here’s yet another reason to control your cholesterol: Harvard researchers have linked high levels of blood cholesterol to an increased risk of developing high blood pressure. The research also found an association between high HDL (“good” cholesterol) levels and significantly lower risk for hypertension.

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