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Heart disease remains the number one cause of death worldwide, responsible for roughly 18 million deaths each year. Your lipid panel—a routine blood test measuring cholesterol and triglycerides—is one of the most powerful tools for predicting and preventing cardiovascular disease.
Yet most people leave their doctor's office with little understanding of what their numbers actually mean. They know "high cholesterol is bad," but they confuse LDL with HDL, don't know what triglycerides are, and have never heard of the ratio that may matter more than any individual number.
This guide explains everything you need to know about cholesterol and triglycerides: what they are, how they differ, what optimal ranges look like, what causes them to rise, and what you can do about it—from dietary changes to supplements to medication. If you want to understand the basics of reading any blood test, start with our complete lab analysis guide.
What Is Cholesterol? A Complete Overview
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in every cell of your body. Despite its bad reputation, cholesterol is essential for life. Your body uses it to:
- Build cell membranes: Every cell in your body needs cholesterol to maintain its structural integrity. Without it, cells would fall apart.
- Produce hormones: Cholesterol is the raw material for testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, and aldosterone. Low cholesterol can actually impair hormone production.
- Synthesize vitamin D: When sunlight hits your skin, it converts cholesterol into vitamin D—a critical hormone for immune function, bone health, and mood.
- Make bile acids: Your liver converts cholesterol into bile, which is essential for digesting and absorbing dietary fats and fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K).
- Support brain function: Your brain contains about 25% of the body's total cholesterol. It is vital for synapse formation and nerve signal transmission.
Here is the key fact most people miss: about 80% of your blood cholesterol is produced by your liver, not absorbed from food. This is why dietary cholesterol (from eggs, shrimp, etc.) has a smaller impact on blood cholesterol levels than most people assume. Your liver adjusts its production based on how much cholesterol you eat—eat more, and it produces less; eat less, and it produces more.
Because cholesterol is a fat and cannot dissolve in blood (which is water-based), it travels through your bloodstream inside protein carriers called lipoproteins. The two most important lipoproteins are LDL and HDL—and understanding the difference between them is the key to understanding heart disease risk.
LDL vs HDL: The "Bad" and "Good" Cholesterol Explained
LDL and HDL are not actually types of cholesterol—they are the vehicles that carry cholesterol through your blood. Think of cholesterol as a passenger, and lipoproteins as the cars. The problem is not the passenger; it is where the car drops it off.
The Delivery Truck Analogy
Imagine your bloodstream as a highway system. Cholesterol is cargo that needs to move between your liver and the rest of your body.
LDL = Delivery Trucks (Low-Density Lipoprotein)
LDL particles carry cholesterol from your liver to your tissues and arteries. They are the delivery trucks. When there are too many deliveries (high LDL), excess cholesterol gets dumped along the artery walls, forming plaques. Over time, these plaques narrow your arteries, restrict blood flow, and can rupture—causing heart attacks and strokes. That is why LDL is called "bad" cholesterol.
HDL = Cleanup Trucks (High-Density Lipoprotein)
HDL particles travel back to the liver, picking up excess cholesterol from your artery walls along the way. They are the garbage trucks. Higher HDL means more cholesterol is being removed from your arteries and recycled or excreted. That is why HDL is called "good" cholesterol—it actively reverses the damage caused by excess LDL.
Advanced note: Not all LDL particles are equally dangerous. Small, dense LDL particles are more likely to penetrate artery walls and cause damage than large, buoyant LDL particles. Some advanced lipid tests (like NMR LipoProfile or an apolipoprotein B test) can measure LDL particle size and count, giving a more accurate picture of cardiovascular risk than standard LDL-C alone.
What About VLDL?
VLDL (Very Low-Density Lipoprotein) is a third type of lipoprotein that carries triglycerides from the liver to tissues. After delivering triglycerides, VLDL particles become smaller and denser, eventually transforming into LDL particles. High VLDL is closely tied to high triglycerides and is another marker of cardiovascular risk. Normal VLDL is 2 to 30 mg/dL.
What Are Triglycerides?
Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in your body. When you eat more calories than you need—whether from carbohydrates, fat, or protein—your body converts the excess into triglycerides and stores them in fat cells for later use as energy.
Between meals, hormones signal your fat cells to release triglycerides into the bloodstream to fuel your muscles and organs. This is a normal, healthy process. The problem arises when you consistently consume more energy than you burn, leading to chronically elevated blood triglyceride levels.
Triglycerides are not cholesterol. This is the most common point of confusion. While both are lipids (fats) that circulate in your blood, they serve completely different functions:
- Triglycerides = Energy storage. They are your body's primary way of storing excess calories as fat. Think of triglycerides as your body's savings account for energy.
- Cholesterol = Structural material. It builds cell membranes, hormones, and bile acids. Think of cholesterol as the building blocks your body uses for construction and repair.
Important: Triglyceride levels are strongly affected by your most recent meal. This is why a fasting blood draw (8 to 12 hours without food) is required for accurate triglyceride measurement. Non-fasting triglycerides can be 20 to 30% higher than your true baseline.
Cholesterol vs Triglycerides: The Key Differences
Understanding the differences between cholesterol and triglycerides helps you know which lifestyle changes and treatments target which problem. Here is a side-by-side comparison:
| Feature | Cholesterol | Triglycerides |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Waxy sterol (a type of lipid) | Fatty acid ester (a type of lipid) |
| Primary Function | Cell membranes, hormones, bile, vitamin D | Energy storage and fuel |
| Main Source | 80% liver-produced, 20% dietary | Excess calories (carbs, fat, alcohol) |
| Biggest Dietary Driver | Saturated fat and trans fat | Sugar, refined carbs, and alcohol |
| Transport | LDL and HDL particles | VLDL and chylomicrons |
| Heart Disease Risk | High LDL deposits plaque in arteries | High levels promote inflammation and small dense LDL |
| Response to Diet | Moderate (3-6 months to shift) | Fast (2-4 weeks with dietary changes) |
| Primary Medication | Statins (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) | Fibrates, high-dose omega-3 |
| Fasting Required? | Preferred but not essential for LDL | Yes, 8-12 hours required |
The takeaway: cholesterol and triglycerides are both lipids measured on the same blood test, but they have different causes, different risk mechanisms, and different solutions. Treating one does not automatically fix the other.
Lipid Panel Reference Ranges Chart
Use this chart to interpret your lipid panel results. All values are in mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter), the standard unit used in the United States. Note that "optimal" and "normal" are not the same thing—optimal represents the levels associated with the lowest cardiovascular risk.
| Marker | Optimal | Near Optimal | Borderline High | High | Very High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Cholesterol | <200 | — | 200–239 | 240+ | — |
| LDL Cholesterol | <100 | 100–129 | 130–159 | 160–189 | 190+ |
| HDL Cholesterol | 60+ | 50–59 | 40–49 | <40 (risk factor) | — |
| Triglycerides | <100 | 100–149 | 150–199 | 200–499 | 500+ |
| VLDL Cholesterol | <15 | 15–25 | 26–30 | 31+ | — |
Key insight: For people with established heart disease or diabetes, the LDL target is often stricter—below 70 mg/dL. For very high-risk patients, some guidelines now recommend LDL below 55 mg/dL. Always discuss your personal targets with your doctor.
For a comprehensive walkthrough of how to read these and all other blood test results, see our complete guide to reading blood test results.
The Triglyceride-to-HDL Ratio: The Number That Matters Most
If there is one number from your lipid panel you should memorize, it is your triglyceride-to-HDL ratio. Many cardiologists and researchers now consider this ratio a more powerful predictor of heart disease than total cholesterol or even LDL alone.
How to calculate it: Divide your triglycerides by your HDL. For example, if your triglycerides are 120 mg/dL and your HDL is 55 mg/dL, your ratio is 120 / 55 = 2.18.
| TG/HDL Ratio | Risk Level | What It Indicates |
|---|---|---|
| Below 1.0 | Ideal | Excellent metabolic health, low cardiovascular risk, predominantly large buoyant LDL particles |
| 1.0 – 2.0 | Low Risk | Good metabolic health, insulin sensitivity likely intact |
| 2.0 – 4.0 | Moderate Risk | Developing insulin resistance, increasing proportion of small dense LDL |
| Above 4.0 | High Risk | Significant insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome likely, high proportion of small dense LDL |
| Above 6.0 | Very High Risk | Severe metabolic dysfunction, strong predictor of cardiovascular events |
Why This Ratio Matters More Than Total Cholesterol
The triglyceride-to-HDL ratio is powerful because it serves as a proxy for three critical factors that individual lipid numbers miss:
- Insulin resistance: High triglycerides combined with low HDL is the hallmark pattern of insulin resistance—the metabolic dysfunction that drives type 2 diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. A high ratio catches this pattern even when total cholesterol looks normal.
- LDL particle size: A high TG/HDL ratio strongly correlates with small, dense LDL particles (the dangerous kind) rather than large, buoyant LDL particles (the less harmful kind). This is why two people with the same LDL number can have vastly different heart disease risk.
- Residual risk: Studies show that even in patients taking statins with low LDL, a high TG/HDL ratio predicts continued cardiovascular events. It captures risk that LDL alone misses.
Real-world example: Person A has total cholesterol of 220 mg/dL (borderline high) but a TG/HDL ratio of 1.5. Person B has total cholesterol of 190 mg/dL (normal) but a TG/HDL ratio of 5.0. Despite having "worse" total cholesterol on paper, Person A has significantly lower cardiovascular risk. This is why looking at individual numbers without context can be misleading.
What Causes High Cholesterol?
High cholesterol (particularly high LDL) results from a combination of factors. Understanding the cause helps determine the right treatment approach.
Diet
Saturated fat is the single biggest dietary driver of LDL cholesterol. Found in red meat, full-fat dairy, butter, and coconut oil, saturated fat reduces the liver's ability to clear LDL from the blood. Trans fats (found in partially hydrogenated oils, some fried foods, and processed snacks) are even worse—they raise LDL while simultaneously lowering HDL. Dietary cholesterol itself (eggs, shellfish) has a smaller effect for most people, though hyper-responders may be more sensitive.
Genetics
Genetics play a major role. Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic condition affecting roughly 1 in 250 people that causes very high LDL levels (often 190+ mg/dL) from a young age, regardless of diet. People with FH have defective LDL receptors on their liver cells, meaning their bodies cannot efficiently clear LDL from the blood. If heart disease runs in your family (especially before age 55 in men or 65 in women), genetic testing may be warranted.
Lifestyle Factors
Sedentary behavior lowers HDL and may increase LDL. Smoking damages blood vessel walls (making LDL penetration easier) and lowers HDL by 5 to 10 mg/dL. Obesity promotes higher triglycerides and lower HDL, which creates the dangerous metabolic pattern. Chronic stress raises cortisol, which can increase LDL production.
Medical Conditions and Medications
Hypothyroidism is one of the most common medical causes of elevated cholesterol—the thyroid directly regulates LDL receptor activity. Kidney disease, liver disease, and diabetes also affect cholesterol metabolism. Certain medications, including thiazide diuretics, beta-blockers, corticosteroids, and some birth control pills, can raise LDL levels.
What Causes High Triglycerides?
High triglycerides have a somewhat different set of causes than high cholesterol. The biggest culprits are related to excess energy intake and metabolic dysfunction.
Sugar and Refined Carbohydrates
This is the number one dietary cause of high triglycerides. When you eat excess sugar, fructose, white bread, pasta, rice, or sugary beverages, your liver converts the excess carbohydrates directly into triglycerides through a process called de novo lipogenesis. Fructose (including from fruit juice and high-fructose corn syrup) is particularly potent at raising triglycerides because it is metabolized almost entirely by the liver.
Alcohol
Alcohol is a potent triglyceride-raiser. The liver prioritizes alcohol metabolism, which increases triglyceride production and reduces triglyceride clearance. Even moderate alcohol consumption (1 to 2 drinks per day) can raise triglycerides by 10 to 20%. Heavy drinking can cause triglycerides to spike above 500 mg/dL, reaching levels that risk pancreatitis—a dangerous inflammation of the pancreas.
Obesity and Insulin Resistance
Excess body fat, especially visceral (belly) fat, is strongly linked to high triglycerides. Visceral fat is metabolically active and promotes insulin resistance, which impairs your body's ability to clear triglycerides from the bloodstream. The combination of high triglycerides, low HDL, high blood pressure, elevated fasting glucose, and increased waist circumference defines metabolic syndrome—a cluster of conditions that dramatically increases heart disease risk.
Medications and Medical Conditions
Several medications can raise triglycerides: beta-blockers, corticosteroids, estrogen therapy, retinoids (isotretinoin/Accutane), some HIV antiretrovirals, and some antipsychotics. Medical conditions including uncontrolled type 2 diabetes, hypothyroidism, kidney disease, and liver disease also elevate triglycerides. If your triglycerides are persistently elevated despite lifestyle changes, your doctor should investigate underlying medical causes.
How to Improve Your Lipid Panel Naturally
Before reaching for medication, significant improvements to your lipid panel are possible through diet, exercise, and targeted supplementation. Here are evidence-based strategies organized by what they target.
Dietary Changes
Swap butter, red meat, and full-fat dairy for olive oil, avocados, nuts, and fatty fish. This can lower LDL by 10 to 15% over 3 months. The Mediterranean diet, rich in these fats, is the most studied heart-healthy dietary pattern.
Cut sugary drinks, fruit juice, candy, white bread, and pastries. This is the single most effective dietary change for lowering triglycerides, often producing 20 to 50% reductions within weeks. Replace with vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and berries.
Oats, beans, lentils, apples, and psyllium husk contain soluble fiber that binds to cholesterol in the gut and prevents absorption. Consuming 5 to 10 grams of soluble fiber per day can lower LDL by 5 to 10%. A bowl of oatmeal with berries and ground flaxseed is a simple daily habit.
Salmon, mackerel, sardines, and herring are rich in EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids, which lower triglycerides by 15 to 30%. They also have anti-inflammatory effects that benefit your arteries.
Check labels for "partially hydrogenated oils." Even small amounts of trans fats raise LDL and lower HDL. While largely banned in the US since 2020, they still appear in some imported foods and restaurant fryers.
If your triglycerides are high, reducing or eliminating alcohol is one of the fastest ways to bring them down. Even cutting from 2 drinks per day to zero can lower triglycerides by 20 to 50 mg/dL.
Exercise
Brisk walking, jogging, cycling, or swimming raises HDL by 5 to 10% and lowers triglycerides by 20 to 30%. The effect is dose-dependent—more exercise produces bigger improvements. Even a 20-minute walk after dinner can lower post-meal triglyceride spikes.
Weight lifting improves insulin sensitivity, which helps lower triglycerides and may modestly reduce LDL. Building muscle mass increases your metabolic rate, making it easier to maintain a healthy weight.
Short bursts of intense exercise followed by recovery periods are particularly effective at improving the TG/HDL ratio and insulin sensitivity. Even 15 to 20 minutes of HIIT, 2 to 3 times per week, can produce meaningful improvements.
Supplements with Evidence
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA/DHA)
The most well-studied supplement for triglycerides. At doses of 2 to 4 grams per day (EPA+DHA combined), omega-3 supplements can lower triglycerides by 20 to 50%. Prescription-strength omega-3 (like Vascepa/icosapent ethyl, which is pure EPA) has been shown to reduce cardiovascular events by 25% in high-risk patients. Over-the-counter fish oil works but typically contains lower concentrations of EPA and DHA.
Plant Sterols and Stanols
These naturally occurring plant compounds block cholesterol absorption in the gut. Consuming 2 grams per day (from fortified foods or supplements) can lower LDL by 6 to 15%. They are often found in fortified margarine, orange juice, and supplement tablets.
Red Yeast Rice
Contains monacolin K, which is chemically identical to the active ingredient in lovastatin (a prescription statin). It can lower LDL by 15 to 25%. However, quality varies widely between brands, and it can cause the same side effects as statins (muscle pain, liver issues). If you are considering red yeast rice, discuss it with your doctor—it is essentially taking an unregulated statin.
Berberine
A plant alkaloid that has shown promise in lowering both LDL cholesterol (by 20 to 25%) and triglycerides (by 25 to 35%) in clinical studies. It works through multiple mechanisms, including activating AMPK (the same pathway targeted by metformin) and increasing LDL receptor expression. Typical dose is 500 mg two to three times daily with meals.
Tracking matters: The only way to know if lifestyle changes and supplements are working is to retest your lipid panel after 3 months. Use a tool like HOP to track your results over time and identify trends. Even small improvements compound into significant risk reduction over years.
When Medication Is Needed
Lifestyle changes are always the first line of treatment. But for many people—especially those with genetic predispositions, very high levels, or established heart disease—medication is necessary and can be lifesaving.
Medications for High Cholesterol (LDL)
Statins (Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin, Simvastatin)
The gold standard for lowering LDL cholesterol. Statins block HMG-CoA reductase, the liver enzyme responsible for cholesterol production. They lower LDL by 30 to 60% depending on the dose and specific statin. High-intensity statins (atorvastatin 40-80 mg, rosuvastatin 20-40 mg) provide the greatest reductions.
Side effects: Muscle pain (myalgia) in 5 to 10% of patients, mild liver enzyme elevation, and a small increase in diabetes risk. Most side effects are manageable, and the cardiovascular benefits far outweigh the risks for high-risk patients.
Ezetimibe (Zetia)
Blocks cholesterol absorption in the small intestine. Lowers LDL by an additional 15 to 20% when added to a statin. Often used when statins alone do not achieve the target LDL, or when statin doses need to be kept low due to side effects.
PCSK9 Inhibitors (Repatha, Praluent)
Injectable medications that dramatically lower LDL by 50 to 70%, even on top of statin therapy. Reserved for people with familial hypercholesterolemia or those who cannot tolerate statins. Highly effective but expensive (though costs have been decreasing).
Bempedoic Acid (Nexletol)
A newer option that works upstream of statins in the cholesterol production pathway. Lowers LDL by 15 to 25%. Its main advantage is that it does not cause muscle pain, making it suitable for statin-intolerant patients.
Medications for High Triglycerides
Fibrates (Fenofibrate, Gemfibrozil)
The primary medication class for very high triglycerides (above 500 mg/dL, where pancreatitis risk exists). Fibrates lower triglycerides by 30 to 50% and modestly raise HDL. Fenofibrate can be combined with statins; gemfibrozil should not be combined with most statins due to increased muscle toxicity risk.
Prescription Omega-3 (Vascepa/Icosapent Ethyl)
Pure EPA at 4 grams per day. The landmark REDUCE-IT trial showed a 25% reduction in major cardiovascular events in patients with elevated triglycerides already on statin therapy. This was the first omega-3 product to demonstrate a clear cardiovascular outcome benefit.
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Historically used to lower triglycerides (by 20 to 30%) and raise HDL (by 15 to 25%). However, recent large trials (AIM-HIGH, HPS2-THRIVE) failed to show cardiovascular benefit when added to statin therapy, and side effects (flushing, liver toxicity, increased blood sugar) are common. Niacin has largely fallen out of favor as a lipid treatment.
When to seek immediate treatment: Triglycerides above 500 mg/dL require urgent medical attention due to the risk of acute pancreatitis, a potentially life-threatening condition. If your levels reach this threshold, your doctor will likely start medication immediately rather than waiting for lifestyle changes to take effect.
The Role of Genetics in Your Lipid Panel
Genetics account for an estimated 40 to 60% of the variation in cholesterol levels between individuals. This explains why some people eat poorly and have perfect lipids, while others follow every dietary recommendation and still have elevated LDL.
APOE Gene Variants
The APOE gene has three common variants: E2, E3, and E4. Everyone inherits two copies (one from each parent), creating six possible combinations that significantly influence cholesterol metabolism:
- APOE E2/E2: Lowest LDL cholesterol, but may raise triglycerides. Associated with type III hyperlipoproteinemia in rare cases.
- APOE E3/E3: The most common genotype (about 60% of the population). Considered the baseline for lipid metabolism.
- APOE E3/E4 or E4/E4: Higher LDL cholesterol and greater sensitivity to dietary saturated fat. Carriers absorb more cholesterol from food and clear it less efficiently. The E4 variant is also linked to increased Alzheimer's risk.
Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH)
FH is caused by mutations in genes controlling LDL receptors (most commonly the LDLR gene, but also APOB and PCSK9 genes). Heterozygous FH (one defective copy) occurs in about 1 in 250 people and causes LDL levels of 190 to 350+ mg/dL. Homozygous FH (two defective copies) is much rarer (1 in 160,000 to 300,000) and causes LDL above 400 mg/dL, often requiring PCSK9 inhibitors or even LDL apheresis (a procedure that physically filters LDL from the blood).
Lipoprotein(a) — Lp(a)
Lp(a) is a genetically determined lipoprotein that is an independent risk factor for heart disease. Unlike LDL and triglycerides, Lp(a) levels are almost entirely determined by genetics and do not respond to diet or most medications. About 20% of the population has elevated Lp(a) (above 50 mg/dL or 125 nmol/L). If you have a strong family history of early heart disease, ask your doctor to test your Lp(a) at least once—it only needs to be measured one time because the level rarely changes throughout life.
Genetic Triglyceride Variants
Variants in genes like LPL (lipoprotein lipase), APOA5, APOC3, and ANGPTL3 can cause familial hypertriglyceridemia, where triglycerides remain persistently elevated despite dietary changes. These genetic conditions affect how efficiently your body clears triglycerides from the bloodstream.
Understanding your genetic predispositions can transform how you manage your lipid health. Learn more about how DNA testing can inform your wellness decisions in our guide on DNA Analysis for Health: How Genetic Testing Improves Wellness Recommendations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you have high cholesterol but normal triglycerides?
Yes, this is very common. Cholesterol and triglycerides are different types of lipids with different causes. You can have elevated LDL cholesterol from genetics or a diet high in saturated fat while maintaining normal triglycerides. Conversely, someone with normal cholesterol can have high triglycerides from excess sugar or alcohol intake. This is why a full lipid panel that tests all four markers is important rather than just checking total cholesterol.
What is a good triglyceride-to-HDL ratio?
A triglyceride-to-HDL ratio below 2.0 is considered ideal and indicates good metabolic health. A ratio between 2.0 and 4.0 is borderline, and above 4.0 suggests significant insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk. For example, if your triglycerides are 100 mg/dL and your HDL is 60 mg/dL, your ratio is 1.67, which is excellent. Many cardiologists consider this ratio a better predictor of heart disease than LDL cholesterol alone.
How quickly can you lower triglycerides naturally?
Triglycerides are one of the most responsive blood markers to lifestyle changes. Most people see significant improvements within 2 to 4 weeks of reducing sugar and refined carbohydrate intake. Cutting alcohol, adding regular exercise (especially after meals), and supplementing with omega-3 fatty acids can lower triglycerides by 20 to 50 percent within 1 to 3 months. Cholesterol changes tend to be slower, often requiring 3 to 6 months to see meaningful shifts.
Do eggs raise cholesterol?
For most people (about 75% of the population), dietary cholesterol from eggs has minimal impact on blood cholesterol levels because the liver compensates by producing less. However, about 25% of people are "hyper-responders" whose cholesterol rises more significantly with dietary cholesterol intake. The current evidence suggests that eating 1 to 3 eggs per day is safe for most healthy adults. The bigger dietary culprits for raising LDL cholesterol are trans fats and excessive saturated fats, not cholesterol-containing foods.
Should I take statins if my cholesterol is high?
The decision to start statin therapy depends on more than just your cholesterol number. Doctors evaluate your overall 10-year cardiovascular risk using factors like age, blood pressure, smoking status, diabetes, and family history (the ASCVD risk calculator). If your 10-year risk is above 7.5 to 10 percent, or if you have established heart disease, diabetes, or very high LDL (above 190 mg/dL), statins are generally recommended. For borderline cases, lifestyle changes are typically tried first for 3 to 6 months. Discuss the benefits and risks with your doctor based on your complete risk profile.
Medical Disclaimer
This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Cholesterol and triglyceride management should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider who can evaluate your complete cardiovascular risk profile, including family history, blood pressure, diabetes status, and other factors. Reference ranges and treatment thresholds vary based on individual risk. Do not start or stop any medication based solely on information in this article.
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