Cholesterol Levels and Management

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Where does cholesterol come from?

Cholesterol comes from two sources. Your liver makes all the cholesterol you need. The remainder of the cholesterol in your body comes from foods from animals. For example, meat, poultry and dairy products all contain dietary cholesterol. Those same foods can also be high in saturated and trans fats.

Why is cholesterol important?

There is cholesterol in every cell in your body. It plays vital roles in how your body works, and it's especially important in your brain, nerves and skin. It’s part of the outer layer, or membrane, of all your cells. It’s used to make vitamin D and steroid hormones which keep your bones, teeth and muscles healthy.

What does high cholesterol mean?

Cholesterol is a natural fatty substance in your blood. It’s produced in the liver and it's also in some of the foods we eat. Cholesterol is important to keep the cells in our bodies healthy. High cholesterol means that you have too much cholesterol in your blood. There are many things that can cause this.

What are the two types of cholesterol?

The two types of cholesterol are: LDL cholesterol, which is bad, and HDL, which is good. Too much of the bad kind, or not enough of the good kind, increases the risk cholesterol will slowly build up in the inner walls of the arteries, such as those that feed the heart and brain. Learn more about LDL, HDL and triglycerides.

What should I know about my cholesterol levels & triglycerides?

Whenever you find out about your cholesterol levels, you should also find out about your triglycerides. Triglycerides are another type of blood fat. If they become too high in the blood, this can raise the risk of heart disease and other illnesses.

What is cholesterol & how does it affect your health?

Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. With high cholesterol, you can develop fatty deposits in your blood vessels.

What Is Cholesterol

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Cholesterol Information

1. https://patient.info/heart-health/high-cholesterol