Рецепт Cholesterol levels: What they mean and keeping them healthy

Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that is found naturally in cells all over the body. The body – specifically the liver – produces as much cholesterol as needed to be carried through the bloodstream.

Having the correct cholesterol levels helps the body to produce and maintain the right amounts of vitamin D and hormones, and helps with digestion.

Cholesterol can also be found in foods, such as meat, poultry, and full-fat dairy products. People who eat animal products may have more cholesterol in their body at any given time. This happens because when a diet is high in fat and trans fats, the liver increases cholesterol levels. The level of cholesterol in the body greatly affects heart health.

During a routine physical…