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High cholesterol is very common with PBC, affecting 75-95% of people with the condition. This happens because:

• PBC can block bile ducts, making it harder to break down cholesterol
• When less cholesterol is absorbed, the liver actually produces more cholesterol to compensate
• People with PBC have an abnormal type of Show Full Answer

High cholesterol is very common with PBC, affecting 75-95% of people with the condition. This happens because:

• PBC can block bile ducts, making it harder to break down cholesterol
• When less cholesterol is absorbed, the liver actually produces more cholesterol to compensate
• People with PBC have an abnormal type of cholesterol called lipoprotein X Your doctor can monitor this with special blood tests called ApoB-100, which are specifically designed for people with PBC since they account for lipoprotein X. If high cholesterol is detected, they may prescribe statins to help manage it.

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