A Cholesterol Test Report - Is it Something You Need
By Xander Rustev Over the past few decades the word cholesterol for many people has come to be equated with bad health. The truth of the matter, however, is that the human body actually produces and needs cholesterol and without it a person quite simply wouldn't survive a day. Cholesterol is produced in the liver and is a vital component in healthy cell membranes and also the body uses it to help it absorb and make use of certain types of vitamins. Too Much Cholesterol is Unhealthy The misunderstanding of cholesterol for most people lies in the fact that too much of it in a persons system is very unhealthy and can contribute directly to heart disease, due to the thickening and hardening of the arteries that connect to the heart. Unhealthy Animal Fats and Vegetable Oils While some people are genetically predisposed to excess cholesterol, others acquire it by eating too much unhealthy fats, most notably animal fats. However; it must be noted that there are more than