High cholesterol or “bad” LDL has no specific symptoms. I know this is exactly what you did not want to hear, but it is the truth. High cholesterol levels cause blockage of your arteries. Here is the thing; the extra cholesterol is deposited in your arteries, forming a plaque. It is this plaque that makes the arteries narrow, with large deposits blocking them completely. Narrow or blocked arteries limit the blood flow to various parts of your body, including your nails. This results in dark lines under your nails. Although high cholesterol is referred to as a “silent condition,” dark lines under your nails is one of the great ways to spot it.
Freelance Writer and a Sex and Relationships Adviser at shopgiejo.com
Barbara is a freelance writer and a sex and relationships adviser at Dimepiece LA and Peaches and Screams. Barbara is involved in various educational initiatives aimed at making sex advice more accessible to everyone and breaking stigmas around sex across various cultural communities. In her spare time, Barbara enjoys trawling through vintage markets in Brick Lane, exploring new places, painting and reading.
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