What Is Cholesterol Exactly?
What are we dealing with, when we are talking
about lowering cholesterol? We do need to define and know what it is, in order
to deal with it appropriately and responsibility
Here
is one such definition and some quick-facts about cholesterol that you need to know
and be aware of:
It has its place and function in the human body and system and too
much of it
puts your health at risk.
Cholesterol forms part of every cell within the body.
When the cholesterol level is appropriate, all is well
It plays a life-giving role in many functions of the body.
When cholesterol is at a good level, you are healthy and in top shape
It works to build and repair cells
It produces hormones such as estrogen and testosterone
Produces bile acids which are proven to aid in the digestion of fat
With too much cholesterol in the body, build up occurs
Damage to and clogging of your arteries result.
This is how the problem oftentimes gets its start:
A diet high in saturated foods (including dairy, meat and eggs) heightens and elevates your cholesterol levels in the body.
A diet high in saturated foods (including dairy, meat and eggs) heightens and elevates your cholesterol levels in the body.
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