Here's How Cholesterol is Transported Around The Body
Channel: Olukayode Samuel
Date: 2020-03-15

Here's How cholesterol is Transported around the body

We need cholesterol for a variety of important reasons, from maintaining healthy cell membranes to building hormones and vitamins. 

Cholesterol is a non-polar, hydrophobic lipid, so how does it get around the body? This animation explores the molecules and mechanisms our bodies use to make sure cholesterol gets to where it is needed.