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Cholesterol is in everyone's body, and it needs to be; cholesterol is the basis of all other hormones. However, modern diets and relative inactivity can lead to a buildup of excess cholesterol which is harmful. Consumption of saturated fats is a major source of excess cholesterol.
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Do you need LDL cholesterol to survive?
Cholesterol is made naturally in your body. Your body will always have LDL cholesterol.
Where in the body is cholesterol made?
Cholesterol is found outside the body.
An adjective describing cholesterol which originates outside the body from foods?
Exogenous is cholesterol from outside the body (from foods). whereas endogenous is cholesterol that is made in the body.
Does eating cholesterol make cholesdtrol?
Dietary cholesterol can be absorbed by the body and utilized. The body's cholesterol production though is much higher than the general intake. If the absorbed amount of cholesterol increases, then the body's production decreases. Another "defense" which the body can use to avoid too much cholesterol in the system is to simply decrease the absorption of cholesterol.
What body part processes cholesterol?
The liver makes cholesterol.
Does the body make enough cholesterol?
Yes. Your body naturally makes enough cholesterol to sustain you, so there is no need for you to include cholesterol in your diet.
Why does your body manufacture cholesterol even if you don't eat any foods that contain cholesterol?
Cholesterol, a steroid, is the basis for all other hormones produced in the body.
What type of lipid is used by the body to create hormones?
Cholesterol
What is the main function of cholesterol?
Your body converts cholesterol into Vitamin D. Cholesterol also facilitates memory.
Does the body produce its own cholesterol?
Yes, the human body synthesizes cholesterol in most of its cells.The starting point for cholesterol synthesis is a common compound, acetyl CoA.
Does your body make enough cholesterol?
Yes it does. Therefor cholesterol isclassifiedas non-essential, dietary. If the absorption of cholesterol increases, then the body's own production decreases.
Why are trans-fats so bad?
Trans (partially hydrogenated) fats can increase unhealthy cholesterol and lower healthy cholesterol. This can increase your risk of heart disease. See also:More informationEating healthily
