what is cholesterol?

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Answer 1

It is a lipid that is used to maintain membrane fluidity in the cells. It is not fat, but is synthesized from fatty acids. When most people refer to cholesterol, they are actually referring to cholesterol carriers, Low and High density Lipoproteins. These carry cholesterol to and from the liver as the body needs it. However, too much cholesterol (either synthesized by the body or taken up in the diet) leads to an increase in LDL levels that can deposit on the surface of blood vessels, leading the diseases that are associated with high cholesterol.

Answer 2

Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found among the lipids (fats) in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells. It's an important part of a healthy body because it's used to form cell membranes, some hormones and is needed for other functions. But a high level of cholesterol in the blood — hypercholesterolemia — is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, which leads to heart attack.
Why Do People Worry About High Cholesterol?
When you have too much cholesterol, it can be dangerous to your health. When LDL cholesterol levels are high, cholesterol is deposited on the walls of arteries and forms a hard substance called plaque. Over time, plaque causes the arteries to become narrower, decreasing blood flow and causing a condition called atherosclerosisor hardening of the arteries.
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Answer 3

Cholesterol is a sterol (a combination steroid and alcohol) and a lipid found in the cell membranes of all body tissues, and transported in the blood plasma of all animals. Trace amounts of cholesterol are also found in plant membranes.

Answer 4

Fat..all the info you need

Answer 5

It's what makes your health lower don't eat too much cholestrol
it's bad i makes you fat