If a person loses weight, the wear and tear gradually diminishes and the amount of cytokines released from adipose tissue diminishes. The arthritic destruction of joints that has occurred over the years does not disappear. However, the joint pain generally will diminish since there is less stress and destruction of the joints. On average, every 10 lbs of excess fat produces 10 mg. of cholesterol per day. In other words, putting on 25 extra lbs. leads to the equivalent of taking in one extra egg yolk per day.
Most people can successfully control their cholesterol by reducing their fat intake and weight.
Click here for general information on Hypercholesterolemia Gallstones Obesity is also frequently complicated by gallstones. The increase in cholesterol that results from obesity is one of the major reasons for the increased incidence of gallstones. There is an increased incidence of strokes and heart attacks in obese individuals. This increase is both independent of and additive to the increased risk associated with the elevated blood pressure, diabetes, and elevated cholesterol frequently associated with obesity. Overall, obesity results in premature death.