There's so much talk about cholesterol these days. We'd like to share some facts about cholesterol so when you talk to your doctor you'll be as up to date on cholesterol as possible. Cholesterol and heart attack.
Cholesterol is manufactured by the liver and is found in every cell in the body.
Everybody has cholesterol. Everybody needs it. But too much can lead to heart disease - the number one cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Your total cholesterol level is made up of LDL, HDL, and triglycerides. Triglycerides are fats in the blood that increase after you eat.