why is "bad" cholesterol bad for you?

Question

what does it do to your body

Answer 1

When too much LDL cholesterol circulates in the blood, it can slowly build up in the inner walls of the arteries that feed the heart and brain. Together with other substances it can form plaque, a thick, hard deposit that can clog those arteries. This condition is known as atherosclerosis. If a clot forms and blocks a narrowed artery, it can cause a heart attack or stroke. The levels of HDL cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in the blood are measured to evaluate the risk of having a heart attack. LDL cholesterol of less than 100 mg/dL is the optimal level. Less than 130 mg/dL is near optimal for most people. A high LDL level (more than 160 mg/dL or 130 mg/dL or above if you have two or more risk factors for cardiovascular disease) reflects an increased risk of heart disease. That's why LDL cholesterol is often called "bad" cholesterol.

Answer 2

LDL(low density lipoprotein) is also known as bad cholesterol. it clogs your arteries and blood vessels causing plaques which eventually lead to circulation problems, and heart attacks. Imagine it as grease which clogs your sink pipes. Over time, the clogged grease will block circulation similar to having a heart attack.

Answer 3

The brain requires cholesterol and glycogen (carbohydrate) - eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly, the increased blood flow will clear the crap out of your various inner tubing.

Answer 4

In a nutshell it clogs the arteries which can then lead to heart attacks and strokes

Answer 5

It clogs your arteries preventing blood flow.

Answer 6

Clogs up your arteries and can cause heart attacks............

Answer 7

It's bad because T.V. said it was. When they change their mind so should we.

Answer 8

it can give you heart attack