Cholesterol – What You Need to Know

We have all heard about cholesterol and how dangerous it is if it’s not in normal parameters. But do you really know what cholesterol is, what leads to its increase and the harm in can cause in your body?

Cholesterol is an important component of metabolism. It “floats” in the blood, is taken up by cells and is localized mainly in cell membranes. A human being “contains” about 150 grams of cholesterol. A vital substance, it is used by the body as a building material in the production of acids, hormones, and vitamin D.

The risk of high cholesterol

Cholesterol can penetrate the …read more