What is Cholesterol? »
Posted By hurr1 1 month, 1 week ago in Health & FitnessCholesterol is a waxy substance that occurs naturally in all parts of the body and is necessary for the body to function normally. The body uses cholesterol to produce many hormones, vitamin D, and bile acids that help digest fat. Only a small amount of cholesterol is needed to meet these needs. Excess cholesterol in the bloodstream can be harmful and lead to arteriosclerosis, a condition in which fat and cholesterol are deposited in the walls of the arteries, including the coronary arteries feeding the heart.
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