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What Is Cholesterol? | American Heart Association
Learn about cholesterol levels, what is good and bad cholesterol, the difference between LDL and HDL cholesterol, and more.

Cholesterol - Wikipedia
Cholesterol is the principal sterol of all animals, distributed in body tissues, especially the brain and spinal cord, and in animal fats and oils. [3][4] Cholesterol is biosynthesized by all animal cells [5] and is an essential structural and signaling component of animal cell membranes.

Cholesterol: Understanding Levels & Numbers - Cleveland Clinic
Your cholesterol levels are important because they help you know your risk for heart disease. Cholesterol is a type of lipid (fat) that helps your body perform many important functions.

High cholesterol - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
The body needs some cholesterol to build healthy cells. But high cholesterol can raise the risk of heart disease. Lifestyle changes can help.

Cholesterol Levels: By Age, LDL, HDL, and More - Healthline
We explain what healthy cholesterol levels are for adults and children. Also, learn about lifestyle changes and medications to help lower your cholesterol.

Cholesterol - American Heart Association
Your body makes all the cholesterol it needs for important jobs, such as helping to build cells and to make certain hormones. When cholesterol is too high, it can put you at a higher risk of heart disease or stroke.

About Cholesterol | Cholesterol | CDC
Key points Blood cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance made by your liver. Millions of people in the United States have high cholesterol. Optimal total blood cholesterol is 150mg/dL.

High cholesterol - NHS
Find out what cholesterol is, what causes high cholesterol, why it's important to keep your cholesterol levels under control, and how to lower your cholesterol.

What Is Cholesterol? Types & Function - Cleveland Clinic
Cholesterol is a type of lipid that your body needs to function. It forms part of your cell membranes, helps your liver make bile and serves as a building block for hormones.

Cholesterol - MedlinePlus
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that's found in all the cells in your body. Your body needs some cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help you digest foods.

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