For Cholesterol we have terms and definitions in 29 topics. The topics are Agroscience, Atkins Diet, Beauty, Cardiovascular Health, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Diet, Dieting, Erectile Dysfunction, Female Health, Fitness, HIV and AIDs, Health, Health and Beauty, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Huntingtons Disease, Liver, Biliary and Pancreatic Di, Medical, Microbiology, Naturopathic, Nutrition, Prostate Cancer, Science, Supplements, Vascular Disease, Weight Loss, Wellness, Women's Health and Womens Health.

Cholesterol (Agroscience)

A fat-soluble sterol found primarily in animal cells important in physiological processes.

Cholesterol (Atkins Diet)

Cholesterol is a compound composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms arranged in rings. It is found only in animal foods such as meat, eggs and dairy products, as well as shellfish. In the body, dietary cholesterol serves as a structural component of cell membranes and also contributes to other functions.

Cholesterol (Beauty)

A lipoid manufactured by the liver. It is more commonly located in the skin, fatty tissues, and brain tissue. It forms a protective cream with sebum and water to lubricate and protect the skin.

Cholesterol (Cardiovascular Health)

A fatty substance that occurs naturally in the body and is necessary for hormone production, cell metabolism and other vital processes. High levels of blood cholesterol are a contributing factor to coronary heart disease. There are two types of cholesterol, low density lipoproteins (LDL) and high density lipoproteins (HDL). LDL, which is sometimes called "bad cholesterol" can adhere to the walls of the coronary arteries. This process is called atherosclerosis. HDL cholesterol, sometimes called "good cholesterol" can act as a protective guard by removing LDL's from the walls of blood vessels.

Cholesterol (Cholesterol)

The most common type of steroid in the body, cholesterol has gotten something of a bad name. However, cholesterol is a critically important molecule.
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Cholesterol (Diabetes)

A fat-like substance found in blood, muscle, liver, brain, and other tissues in people and animals. The body makes and needs some cholesterol. Too much cholesterol, however, may cause fat to build up in the walls of the larger arteries and cause a disease called atherosclerosis. Butter and egg yolks are examples of foods that have a lot of cholesterol.Cholesterol is composed of several components:1. HDL-Cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein cholesterol): This component of cholesterol seems to have protective effects, and higher levels are considered to be good to have.2. LDL-Cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol)3. VLDL-Cholesterol (very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol)Cholesterol is a lipid.

Cholesterol (Diet)

This is a fatty substance that plays an important part in cellular health; it is both produced in our livers and obtained from foodstuffs such as organ meat, eggs, cheese, milk and butter. Too much cholesterol, however, is a problem. Because it is carried around the bloodstream, any excess levels are deposited on the walls of veins and arteries; this can cause the blood vessels to narrow, therefore decreasing the blood flow and causing heart problems. There are different forms of cholesterol; `good’ and ‘bad’. This distinction has to do with how it is carried around the blood. Chemicals called lipoproteins, which are combined fatty proteins are used for transporting the cholesterol in the bloodstream, and HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol is known as `good’ because any excess can be sent to the liver and dealt with, but LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol cannot be, and remains to potentially clog arteries.

Cholesterol (Dieting)

This is a fatty substance that plays an important part in cellular health; it is both produced in our livers and obtained from foodstuffs such as organ meat, eggs, cheese, milk and butter. Too much cholesterol, however, is a problem. Because it is carried around the bloodstream, any excess levels are deposited on the walls of veins and arteries; this can cause the blood vessels to narrow, therefore decreasing the blood flow and causing heart problems. There are different forms of cholesterol; `good’ and ‘bad’. This distinction has to do with how it is carried around the blood. Chemicals called lipoproteins, which are combined fatty proteins are used for transporting the cholesterol in the bloodstream, and HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol is known as `good’ because any excess can be sent to the liver and dealt with, but LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol cannot be, and remains to potentially clog arteries.

Cholesterol (Erectile Dysfunction)

A type of soft, fat like substance that is a source of fuel and contributes to cell structure, the manufacturing of hormones and other body functions.

Cholesterol (Female Health)

A fatty substance found in all human cells. It is transported in the blood attached to proteins. LDL cholesterol is the bad form as it forms the basis for atherosclerosis. HDL cholesterol is the good form as high levels of HDL can reduce the risk of atherosclerosis.

Cholesterol (Fitness)

A type of fat manufactured within the body, but more often ingested from fatty animal source foods like beef, pork, eggs, and milk products. Over time cholesterol can clog arteries and blood vessels leading to a stroke or heart attack. There are different types of cholesterol: namely, HDL and LDL (HDL being the "good" form and LDL being the "bad" form).

Cholesterol (HIV and AIDs)

Cholesterol is a fat-like substance found in the bloodstream and in all of the body's cells used for producing cell membranes and some hormones, as well as serving other needed bodily functions. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, or "bad" cholesterol, can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke if it's too high. High-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good" cholesterol, protects against heart disease by carrying cholesterol away from the arteries.

Cholesterol (Health)

A waxy substance that is produced in the human body, animal fats, and in dairy products and is transported in the blood.

Cholesterol (Health and Beauty)

A lipoid manufactured by the liver. It is more commonly located in the skin, fatty tissues, and brain tissue. It forms a protective cream with sebum and water to lubricate and protect the skin.

Cholesterol (Hormone Replacement Therapy)

A fat-like substance normally present in the bloodstream and needed for the development of body cells. Cholesterol is both produced by the body and found in animal foods. Although it is a necessary substance, if levels of cholesterol are too high, it can be deposited on artery walls, eventually narrowing or blocking blood flow. There are two types of cholesterol, know as "bad cholesterol" (LDL) and "good cholesterol" (HDL).

Cholesterol (Huntingtons Disease)

A soft, waxy substance found among the fats in the bloodstream and in all the body's cells. Cholesterol can undergo various pathways that result in the synthesis of various steroids. It is also an important determinant of membrane fluidity, and an improper amount in the body can lead to membrane instability, which leads to cell death.

Cholesterol (Liver, Biliary and Pancreatic Di)

A substance normally made by the body, but also found in foods from animal sources, like beef, eggs, and butter. Too much cholesterol in the body can lead to narrowing and blockage of the arteries, especially those that feed the heart and keep it healthy. High cholesterol can also cause the formation of gallstones. Ideally, blood cholesterol levels should be less than 200mg/dL.

Cholesterol (Medical)

A substance in body cells that plays a role in the production of hormones and bile salts and in the transport of fats in the bloodstream

Cholesterol (Microbiology)

A type of sterol occurring widely in animal tissues as well as in some higher plants and algae. Cholesterol is notorious yet important. It is infamous among the public because of its link between the elevated serum cholesterol level and the cardiovascular disease; it is important because cholesterol is the precursor for some very important steroids such as bile acids and hormones.

Cholesterol (Naturopathic)

A fatty substance produced predominantly by the liver, and necessary for building cell membranes, insulating the CNS, covering fats for blood transport, forming bile acids, oiling the skin and making steroid hormones. Blood cholesterols are not derived from food (digestion breaks them down) but are intentionally synthesized by the liver, in response to seeming need. Elevated cholesterols are the result of certain types of stress or metabolic imbalances, and the liver makes more than the tissues need. Although not a direct cause, high consumption of fats and proteins will convince the liver to kick into a fat/protein or anabolic stance...THEN it may oversecrete cholesterols, perhaps thinking you are putting food away for the winter.

Cholesterol (Nutrition)

A complex fatty substance with many important functions in the body. The body uses to make cell membranes, the sheaths that cover your nerves, and hormones, among other things. It can be made in our body or supplied through food of animal origin. It is a necessary part of cell membranes and helps to transport and the absorption of fatty acids. Excess cholesterol, however, is a threat to your health because oxidized cholesterol (cholesterol combined with free radicals produced as a waste product of metabolism) may damage and be deposited in artery linings. (See Free Radicals and Article Free Radicals and Antioxidants)

Cholesterol (Prostate Cancer)

Substance found in animal fats and in the human body that helps absorb and move fatty acids: cholesterol deposits can clog blood vessels leading to atherosclerosis

Cholesterol (Science)

A type of lipid that builds up on the walls of blood vessels, narrowing the channels through which blood flows

Cholesterol (Supplements)

Substance manufactured by the liver and other organs and consumed via animal fat. High-fat diets increase the amount made. It is believed that high levels lead to collection of cholesterol in the arteries, possibly leading to serious health risks.

Cholesterol (Vascular Disease)

Necessary for metabolism, a fatty substance produced by the body and present in foods derived from animals; excessive levels contribute significantly to atherosclerosis.

Cholesterol (Weight Loss)

A waxy lipid (fat). Although cholesterol is important for our health, excess cholesterol is deposited on the surfaces of blood vessels making them stiff and causing blockage

Cholesterol (Wellness)

A crystalline substance found in soluble fat, which serves in the transporting and absorption of fatty acids. However, excess amounts can be a potential health threat.

Cholesterol (Women's Health)

A soft, waxy substance that is present in all parts of the body. It helps make cell membranes, some hormones, and vitamin D. The liver makes all the cholesterol a person's body needs, so eating too much from animal foods like meats and whole milk dairy products can make your cholesterol go up.

Cholesterol (Womens Health)

A soft, waxy substance that is present in all parts of the body. It helps make cell membranes, some hormones, and vitamin D. The liver makes all the cholesterol a person's body needs, so eating too much from animal foods like meats and whole milk dairy products can make your cholesterol go up.

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