Cholesterol Quick Facts
https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/cholesterol/about-cholesterol
https://www.dicardiology.com/article/acc-and-aha-release-updated-cholesterol-guidelines-2018
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Like so many things, cholesterol is healthy at some levels and unhealthy at high levels. Good, balanced cholesterol is necessary for hormone production, vitamin D, and the digestion of fatty foods. Cholesterol is an essential building block for cell membranes. The two types of cholesterol â LDL (bad cholesterol) and HDL (good cholesterol) â must be kept in balance to prevent harmful build-up. "}]},{"component":"hc_column
High cholesterol in the blood can combine with other substances to form plaque, which sticks to artery walls, creating a condition called atherosclerosis. This can lead to coronary artery disease, whereby coronary arteries (heart muscle) may become narrowed or blocked and a clot may produce a heart attack or stroke.
