High cholesterol levels: Q&A

Avoiding junk food is the key to healthy cholesterol levels so you avoid serious cardiovascular disease, here's what you need to know

What does cholesterol do?

This compound plays an important role in helping the body to build and repair cell membranes and improving communication between cells. It also helps with the production of hormones, including libido-boosting testosterone. Most cholesterol is produced in the liver, although small amounts are also generated throughout the rest of the body.

What’s the difference between HDL and LDL?

Cholesterol circulates around the body in your bloodstream by binding with protein particles and forming lipoproteins. There are two main types of these: high-density lipoproteins

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