Cholesterol
Current as of: April 9, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD – Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine
Cholesterol is an important type of fat (lipid) that is made by the body. It is needed for the body to function. It also is found in foods that are made from animal products (meat and dairy products). Cells need cholesterol to function. But excess cholesterol in the blood builds up in blood vessels and may lead to…