It may surprise most of us to know that, cholesterol itself is not a bad substance. Actually, cholesterol is one of those compounds made and used by our own bodies (especially in liver) to keep us healthy. Greater portion, almost 60 to 70 percent of cholesterol, we need, is produced naturally while 30 to 40 percent comes from the diet.
There are two types of cholesterol commonly known as “good” and “bad” cholesterol. It’s vital to comprehend the distinction and levels of “good” and “bad” cholesterol in your blood. Excess of one type or shortage of another can put you at risk for coronary heart disease (CHD), heart attack or stroke.
Types of cholesterol
There are mainly three types of cholesterol and brief description of each type has given below: …Click here to read more
