Avocados Lower Small Dense LDL Cholesterol

What are the effects of oatmeal, walnuts, extra virgin olive oil, and avocados on LDL cholesterol size?

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What about the effects on cholesterol of people not consuming plant-based diets? See my last video, Are Avocados Good for Your Cholesterol? (

For more on large, fluffy LDL versus small dense LDL, feel free to check out my video Does Cholesterol Size Matter? (

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