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Cholesterol in PDO
Cholesterol is a type of FAT (LIPID), found in the blood and body cells. It is carried in the blood attached to a protein in the form of : LDL , HDL & Triglycerides. It is Essential for many VITAL body functions: Formation & Maintenance of cell membranes. Formation of several Hormones. Production of bile salts which help digest food. Conversion into Vitamin D in the skin when exposed to sunlight. 85% of cholesterol is ENDOGENOUS (Liver), 15% from DIET (Dietary Cholesterol). It is ONE of the MAJOR RISK FACTORS for Heart Disease. High Cholesterol & other fats in the blood can lead to heart disease & Stroke. It causes a condition Called ¿Atherosclerosis¿ i.e. Narrowing & Hardening of the arteries that supply the: ¿ Heart , Brain, & Other organs.




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