Your liver produces cholesterol, a chemical required for the synthesis of hormones, vitamin D, and bile salts, which aid in digestion. The two main types of this substance that resembles fat are HDL (high-density lipoprotein) and LDL (low-density lipoprotein). The more HDL, also referred to as “good cholesterol,” you have, the better.   You should […]

Let’s start by defining cholesterol. Our bodies require cholesterol, a waxy, fatty molecule, in order to develop healthy cells. Although it frequently has a bad rap (and too much can be harmful), cholesterol is actually essential for the health of our bodies.   Different types of cholesterol exist. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL), also known as “bad […]