Cholesterol Back to Diseases and Conditions holesterol, is a waxy substance, which is present in blood. It is white, crystalline, odorless and tasteless. Cholesterol is an essential substance your body uses to form cell membranes, some hormones and other tissues. E. A high level of cholesterol in the blood is a primary risk factor for heart disease.
Cholesterol reduction lowers the risk of having a heart attack or a stroke.
Cholesterol reduction slows the progression of coronary disease and in some cases, actually reverses it. For some people, lowering their cholesterol will significantly prolong their lives. Although cholesterol is made by several organs of the body, the predominant one is the liver. There are two dominant types of cholesterol. Because cholesterol cannot dissolve in blood, it must be transported to and from the cells by special carriers known as lipoproteins.