What is Cholesterol
7 Oct
Cholesterol Health
Cholesterol is a fat used by the body for making cell membranes and for producing hormones. Cholesterol has been identified as a primary risk factor for heart disease, heart attack and stroke.
Cholesterol as a risk factor for heart disease
High Cholesterol Symptoms
Excess fatty substance can accumulate in the inner lining of the arteries, forming a plaque. The accumulation of cholesterol in the plaque lining of the arteries narrows the artery, rendering it more difficult for blood to flow from the heart to other tissues in the body.