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What Is Cholesterol? - American Heart Association
Cholesterol is a waxy substance your body uses to build cells and to make hormones. Your body needs some cholesterol, but having too much in your blood increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Cholesterol - Wikipedia
Cholesterol is the principal sterol of all animals, distributed in body tissues, especially the brain and spinal cord, and in animal fats and oils. [3][4] Cholesterol is biosynthesized by all animal cells [5] and is an essential structural and signaling component of animal cell membranes. In vertebrates, hepatic cells typically produce the greatest amounts of it. In the brain, astrocytes ...

High cholesterol - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Overview Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the blood. The body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells. But high levels of cholesterol can raise the risk of heart disease. With high cholesterol, fats and other substances can build up in blood vessels called arteries. This buildup is called plaque. As more plaque forms over time, the arteries can become narrowed or clogged. That makes ...

Cholesterol: Understanding Levels & Numbers - Cleveland Clinic
Why are my cholesterol numbers important? Your cholesterol levels are important because they help you know your risk for heart disease. Cholesterol is a type of lipid (fat) that helps your body perform many important functions. But too much cholesterol in your blood is harmful. It can enter your artery wall, weaken it and lead to atherosclerotic plaque (hardened deposits) forming.

Cholesterol Levels: By Age, LDL, HDL, and More - Healthline
We explain what healthy cholesterol levels are for adults and children. Also, learn about lifestyle changes and medications to help lower your cholesterol.

Cholesterol - American Heart Association
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found throughout your body. Your body makes all the cholesterol it needs for important jobs, such as helping to build cells and to make certain hormones. When cholesterol is too high, it can put you at a higher risk of heart disease or stroke.

What Is Cholesterol? Types & Function - Cleveland Clinic
Cholesterol is a type of lipid that your body needs to function. Learn what it does and why you don’t want too much of it in your blood.

High cholesterol - NHS
Find out what cholesterol is, what causes high cholesterol, why it's important to keep your cholesterol levels under control, and how to lower your cholesterol.

About Cholesterol | Cholesterol | CDC
The combination of high levels of triglycerides with either low HDL cholesterol or high LDL cholesterol levels can increase your risk for heart attack and stroke. Total cholesterol, the total amount of cholesterol in your blood based on your HDL, LDL, and triglycerides numbers. Learn more about LDL and HDL cholesterol and triglycerides.

Cholesterol: Top foods to improve your numbers - Mayo Clinic
Cholesterol is important for your body. But too much low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, also called "bad" cholesterol, can raise your risk of heart disease and stroke. Some people need medicine to manage cholesterol. But food choices and other heart-healthy habits such as exercise can help a ...

 

 

 

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