Eat Wisely To Protect Your Heart! What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a type of fat that our body needs to help us absorb nutrients from the foods we eat, make hormones, build cells, and make vitamin D. Cholesterol becomes a concern when there is too much of it in our blood. This may lead to problems such as heart disease and stroke. Types of Cholesterol There are two main types of cholesterol in our body, carried through our blood in chemical packages called lipoproteins: The “bad” type of cholesterol is carried by LDL (low-density lipoprotein) which brings cholesterol to the blood and clogs arteries. The “good” …
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