VS Lower Cholesterol - Cholesterol is a fatty substance present in the human body

Cholesterol is a fatty substance present in the human body, 80% of which is manufactured by the liver. The other 20% comes from your diet such as meat, eggs and dairy products. There are two types of cholesterol, good cholesterol - HDL (High-Density lipoproteins) and bad cholesterol - LDL (Low-density lipoproteins). High levels of LDL cholesterol present in the body enter the inner walls of the arteries and harden it, leading to coronary artery disease. Similarly, high levels of HDL cholesterol minimize the harmful effects of LDL cholesterol. Some measurements to Keep in Mind to maintain healthy LDL: Less than 100 mg/dL would be optimal 100 to 129 mg/dL is near optimal/ above optimal 130 to 159 mg/dL is borderline high 160 to 189 mg/dL is considered high 190 mg/dL and above is very high Regular check up or screening of your cholesterol level is very important. It is recommended for men and women of 20 years or above to get the test done every five years. This kind of screening helps to keep your health in check. It also helps if the patient has a family History of diseases like diabetes, obesity or cardiovascular disease.