Cholesterol

 






    Cholesterol is an organic chemical that falls under a catagory as waxy steroid of fat. This is essential for all mammals' cell membranes to produce proper membrane permeability and fluidity. Cholesterol is not always all that good because this has posed as a potential threat to many Americans. Too much cholesterol will be bad because this would produce plaque to form in the artiries in humans. To much of the plaque could start forming in artiries and, if continued, will clog the arteries. The clogging of the arteries can lead to heart attacks and strokes. There are also two ways of receiving cholesterol, they would be from foods and also from your own body. the Cholesterol  that is formed from your own body is usually produced from your dietary intake and liver production. Most of the cholesterol taken in by food is also stored in the liver. The other type of cholesterol you receive from food such as meats, fish, chicken, and any type of dairy products. Many professionals recommend to keep your cholesterol level to stay under 200. You also have to remember to also not let your cholesterol drop badly at all either. So watch out kids, teens, and adults you may be in danger of high cholesterol.


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