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Cholesterol is produced by the body (liver) and is structurally a combination of lipid (fat) and steroid. It is an important part of the outer lining of cells in mammals and is essential for normal body functioning. The word ‘cholesterol’ comes from the Greek word ‘chole’, meaning ‘bile’ and ‘stereos’, meaning ‘solid’. Cholesterol is found in all body cells. It is an important part of a healthy body because it is a constituent of cell membranes and some hormones, and serves several body functions. The liver produces about 80% of cholesterol present in the body and rest comes from dietary sources including meat, poultry, fish and dairy products. Dietary cholesterol is absorbed from the intestine and stored in the liver and secreted when it is needed by the body. Cholesterol is carried in the blood by the lipoproteins-  LDL (low density lipoprotein) HDL (high density lipoprotein) The target serum cholesterol level should be under 5mmol/liter. A high level of cholesterol in the blood is called hypercholesterolemia. It is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and stroke. Certain lifestyle modifications and medicines can help lower the elevated blood cholesterol levels. |
Latest Publication and Research on Cholesterol - Updated on 04/18/2013.
CpG ODN and ISCOMATRIX Adjuvant: A Synergistic Adjuvant Combination Inducing Strong T-Cell IFN-? Responses. - Published by PubMed
A randomized controlled trial of multicomponent exercise in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. - Published by PubMed
Association of statin therapy with ventricular arrhythmias among patients with acute coronary syndrome. - Published by PubMed
Reduction of the Cholesterol Sensor SCAP in the Brains of Mice Causes Impaired Synaptic Transmission and Altered Cognitive Function. - Published by PubMed
The Dynamic Pituitary Response to Escalating-Dose TRH Stimulation Test in Hypothyroid Patients Treated With Liothyronine or Levothyroxine Replacement Therapy. - Published by PubMed
CpG ODN and ISCOMATRIX Adjuvant: A Synergistic Adjuvant Combination Inducing Strong T-Cell IFN-? Responses. - Published by PubMed
A randomized controlled trial of multicomponent exercise in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. - Published by PubMed
Association of statin therapy with ventricular arrhythmias among patients with acute coronary syndrome. - Published by PubMed
Reduction of the Cholesterol Sensor SCAP in the Brains of Mice Causes Impaired Synaptic Transmission and Altered Cognitive Function. - Published by PubMed
The Dynamic Pituitary Response to Escalating-Dose TRH Stimulation Test in Hypothyroid Patients Treated With Liothyronine or Levothyroxine Replacement Therapy. - Published by PubMed
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Posted on: 07/13/2012 a beer contains cholesterol or what?
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