Cholesterol. Health and physiology

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Cholesterol is a fat-like organic compounds, essential for normal physiological functioning of our body cells. Cholesterol is a molecule that is not soluble in water, so that circulates in the bloodstream lipoprotein (molecules which are formed by binding of a protein with a lipid).

We can find different types of cholesterol possibly the best known are the LDL and HDL. LDL or low density lipoprotein also called "bad cholesterol" that its excess promotes clogged arteries. HDL or high density lipoprotein, also called "good cholesterol" which helps to prevent cholesterol build up in artery walls. A diet high in fat, tends to make us raise our blood cholesterol, which is harmful to health, predisposing to atherosclerosis.

The cholesterol in our body has two origins: the food we eat into that animal is exclusively and synthesizing our own body is about 70% of total cholesterol. The increase in blood cholesterol can be prevented, engaging in physical activity, reducing intake of foods that are high in fat