It is made by the body and obtained from animal products in the diet. Cholesterol is manufactured in the liver for normal body functions including the production of hormones, bile acid, and vitamin D . It is transported in the blood to be used by all parts of the body.
Cholesterol is found in eggs, dairy products, meat, poultry, fish, and shellfish .
Fish generally contains less cholesterol than other meats, but some shellfish is high in cholesterol content. Fat content is not a good measurement of cholesterol content. For example, liver and other organ meats are low in fat but very high in cholesterol. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. It is provided for your general information and is not a substitute for medical care or supervised medical treatment.