Cholesterol: Is it Good or Bad?

Cholesterol has been negatively associated with heart disease and strokes. To fully understand why it is often told to be avoided, first understand what it is and how it affects our body.

What is Cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a substance created by the body to make hormones and aids in food digestion. It is waxy and fat-like in structure, which contributes to the known bad effects with which it is associated. Too much of it found in the blood can form plaque, which can stick to your arteries’ walls, leading to many diseases.

Good vs. Bad Cholesterol

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