{"product_id":"cholesterol-test-1","title":"Cholesterol Test","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn at-home test to measure total cholesterol levels in your blood. High cholesterol increases your risk of coronary artery disease, heart attacks and strokes. The test also allows you to evaluate the effectiveness of current treatments or lifestyle changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"246\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eCholesterol Test Kit – At-Home Screening for Healthy Heart Monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"277\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"277\"\u003eWho Is This Test For?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"412\"\u003eThis test is designed for individuals who may be at risk of \u003cstrong data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"359\"\u003ehigh cholesterol\u003c\/strong\u003e or wish to monitor their \u003cstrong data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eheart health\u003c\/strong\u003e at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eYou may benefit from testing if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"454\" 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data-end=\"735\"\u003eDiets high in saturated fats, fried, or processed foods can contribute to high cholesterol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"914\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"914\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eSmoke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eSmoking damages blood vessels and lowers good cholesterol (HDL).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eHave diabetes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eDiabetes can affect how your body manages cholesterol and fats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eAre older\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eCholesterol levels naturally increase with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eWhat’s Included in the Test Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eTest card\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eCapillary tube\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eLancets (x2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eAntiseptic wipe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003ePlaster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003eInstructions for use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eYou will also need a timer (not included).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eUnderstanding Your Results\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eAccording to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eNHS guidelines\u003c\/strong\u003e, total cholesterol levels should generally 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