Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in all cell membranes. The nervous system contains about 40% of all the body cholesterol levels. Cholesterol comes in two parts "Chole" = bile and "Sterol" = steroid.
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When looking at cholesterol levels, you should aim to have good levels of HDL’s, compared to LDL / VLDL. High cholesterol levels are not always unhealthy for you, it is the ratio that you have, simply put HDL’s are good as they transport the LDL’s (bad) lipoproteins back to your liver where they can do less harm to your artery walls.
(<) Reduces Cholesterol
(>) Increases Cholesterol
- Involved in the synthesis of sex hormones.
- Synthesis of bile salts, and activates the synthesis of vitamin D.
- Helps the kidneys regulate the body's water balance.
