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It is a steroid associated with cholesterol, arteriosclerosis and heart disease. Cholesterol is important as it is the precursor of many steroids including bile salts, adrenocortical hormones and vitamin D.
Cholesterol is commonly found in all cells of the body, especially nerve tissue. It is the main component of the plasma membrane and plasma lipoproteins.
The two most important types of cholesterol are high density lipoproteins (HDL) and low density lipoproteins (LDL). While LDL cholesterol is called "bad cholesterol", HDL cholesterol is called "good cholesterol" because of its different effects on the body. Too much LDL cholesterol increases the likelihood of a heart attack by causing obstruction due to atherosclerosis (lipid accumulation), especially in the coronary arteries that feed the heart. HDL cholesterol removes cholesterol from blood vessels and thus reduces the possibility of blockage and heart attack.
Animal sources such as egg yolk, red meat and whole milk products are rich in cholesterol; vegetables, fruits and grains do not contain any cholesterol. It is very important to limit the cholesterol levels in our diet in order to live a healthy life. This is exactly why we need to know how much cholesterol is supplied with our food.
If a claim is made regarding the amount of cholesterol, the content must be reported in milligrams (mg) and clearly printed on the packaging.
