Do tendons have cholesterol? Unraveling the Surprising Link Between Diet and Tendon Health
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While healthy tendons are primarily composed of collagen and contain no inherent cholesterol, elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in the bloodstream can lead to damaging fat deposits known as xanthomas. This accumulation can compromise tendon function and increase the risk of injury, directly linking nutrition and lipid management to musculoskeletal wellness.
