Understanding cholesterol

Cholesterol is a substance that's created by the liver and does serve an important function throughout our bodies, however, in some cases; the body make more cholesterol than we need.Cholesterol is a waxy-like molecule in the body that are necessary to a variety of important functions, such as to fulfill sex and steroid hormones, and flexibility for the cells. But if you have too much cholesterol in the blood, which can potentially - and silence - the development of serious health problems.

 

High cholesterol levels, commonly known as high blood cholesterol is diagnosed when there is too much cholesterol circulating in the blood. When this happens over time, cholesterol can be used in the vessel walls and the creation of a sheet of wax to accumulate thick. This process, called atherosclerosis, can reduce blood flow to the heart or other body parts, get the prevention of oxygen and nutrients to where they go. When blood flow is completely blocked in the heart or brain, it may in each case to a heart attack or stroke. I found this video to be very informative so two and a half minutes are worth to give it!