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Cholesterol is a fat-like substance produced by the liver and is essential for cell membranes, hormone production, and vitamin D synthesis. It is transported in the blood by lipoproteins, with HDL being 'good' cholesterol that protects against heart disease, while LDL is 'bad' cholesterol that increases heart disease risk. High cholesterol can lead to serious health complications, and maintaining healthy levels involves dietary changes and increased physical activity.

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Cholesterol is a fat-like substance produced by the liver and is essential for cell membranes, hormone production, and vitamin D synthesis. It is transported in the blood by lipoproteins, with HDL being 'good' cholesterol that protects against heart disease, while LDL is 'bad' cholesterol that increases heart disease risk. High cholesterol can lead to serious health complications, and maintaining healthy levels involves dietary changes and increased physical activity.

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CHOLESTEROL

A fat-like substance in your blood, 75% of it in your body is produced by liver; the rest comes from food.
It play important role in the formation of cell membranes, certain hormones such as estrogen and testosterone, and production
of vitamin D1.
Cholesterol is insoluble in water, thus can’t travel through your blood on its own.
Lipoproteins (HDL and LDL) produced by liver helps transport cholesterol.

High-density Low-density
Lipoprotein (HDL) Lipoprotein (LDL)
Good cholesterol, Bad cholesterol,
helps protect Blocks blood
from heart disease. vessels and increases
The higher risk of
your HDL, the better heart disease.2

Total cholesterol

HDL + LDL + TRIGLCERIDES ÷ 5


OR
VLDL*
= CHOLESTEROL

* Very low density lipoprotein

Role of cholesterol in body


1. It aids in the production of certain hormones such as estrogen and
testosterone.
2. It’s a building block for human tissues.
3. It assists in bile production in the liver

Risk factors for high cholesterol


Unhealthy diet i.e., diet rich in saturated fats and trans fats
Physical inactivity
Existing diabetes, kidney disease or Hypothyroidism

Complications of high cholesterol


High cholesterol can form plaque or fatty deposits in your arteries.
Over a time, this plaque can narrow or block your arteries
It can limit the flow of blood through your arteries and can lead to
life-threatening complications such as2:
Stroke
Heart attack
High blood pressure
Peripheral vascular disease
Chronic kidney disease

How to maintain healthy cholesterol3


Reduce the amount of saturated fat in your food
Have high fibre diet
Incr ease physical activity

References:
1. Tulenko TN and Sumner AE. J Nucl Cardiol. 2002;9:638
2. Zhang Y, et al. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2019;74(3):330-41.
3. Soliman GA. Nutrients. 2018;10(6):780.

Disclaimer : This document is only for general information and not intended to be a substitute for the

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