You will be forwarded in 5 seconds Blood Cholesterol by Anonymous Author Cholesterol Information Cholesterol is a waxy fat like substance that is important for normal body functioning.
Cholesterol is used for cellular functions and the production of hormones.
Your body, in most cases, will produce enough cholesterol to maintain normal body needs. Diets high in saturated fats, significantly increase the amount of cholesterol in the blood stream. High cholesterol levels are strong indicators of those individuals that are prone to coronary heart disease. Elevated total cholesterol is a risk factor for coronary heart disease. If you have no other risk factors, you should change to a low fat diet and have another screening within a year.