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Cholesterol is a waxy substance found throughout our bodies and produced in the liver.
The liver supplies the body with all the cholesterol we need, but additional cholesterol is obtained through the food we eat. Animal products such as fish, poultry, meat, dairy products, and eggs contain cholesterol. The National Institute of Health recommends getting your cholesterol checked at least once every five years. If your cholesterol is high or if you have a family history of heart disease, more frequent monitoring is suggested. LDL cholesterol carries cholesterol in the blood and can cause buildup in the arteries, which can lead to serious heart and other health problems.