High cholesterol levels lead to plaque formation in arteries that restrict blood and oxygen flow. Familial hypercholesterolemia is a health condition where genetics are major contributor.

But others are predisposed to high cholesterol from a young age, and it has little to do with their lifestyle. These people have a genetic condition called familial hypercholesterolemia ...

No writing assistance was utilized in the production of this manuscript. Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is a rare but significant cause of early-onset coronary heart disease. Early ...

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Familial hypercholesterolemia results from gene mutations approximately halving the number of functional LDL receptors in heterozygotes and a greater lack in homozygotes. Reduced receptor-mediated ...

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Considering taking supplements to treat familial hypercholesterolemia? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of familial hypercholesterolemia. Follow the ...

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“We are delighted to become a major part of this significant Horizon Europe funded project, addressing the world’s most common inherited metabolic disorder, familial hypercholesterolemi ...