WHAT IS CHOLESTEROL? Cholesterol is an oil-based substance and does not mix with the blood, which is water-based. It is carried around the body by lipoproteins. Two types of lipoprotein carry the parcels of cholesterol: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)– cholesterol carried by this type is known as “bad” cholesterol. High-density lipoprotein (HDL)– cholesterol carried by this […]
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WHAT IS CHOLESTEROL? Cholesterol is a waxy substance found naturally in the blood. Predominantly produced in the liver, but also found in foods such as red meat, high fat cheese, butter and eggs, Cholesterol is essential for maintaining good health and only becomes a problem when the level in your blood is too high. Raised […]