Will One Bad Meal Raise Cholesterol and How Does It Affect Heart Health?
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The liver produces most of the cholesterol your body needs, while diet contributes only about 20% to 30%. This raises a common question: will one bad meal raise cholesterol? The answer is nuanced, as while a single indulgent meal won't permanently spike your numbers, it can trigger immediate, temporary inflammatory effects in your arteries.
