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The amount of total serum cholesterol may be increased by taking animal products or foods that are rich in cholesterol such as red meat, cheese, milk cream, mayonnaise, and ice cream. Cholesterol metabolism is regulated by various genes and when there are variations in these genes, they may affect how a person’s body handles cholesterol. Familial hypercholesterolemia is an example of an inherited cholesterol disorder where a person has high cholesterol levels but normal triglycerides. Some people will have high cholesterol levels despite their efforts to reduce these amounts in body.  There are no symptoms for elevated levels of serum cholesterols and it is advisable that people receive regular checkups and tests of their cholesterol levels.  Cholesterol is an essential organic chemical in body that helps in different functions including cell formation and repair, synthesis of hormones and steroids, and initiation of different physiological processes such as maintenance o...

Serum cholesterol is the measure of total amount of cholesterol in blood such as high-density lipoprotein and low-density lipoprotein. The amount of total cholesterol in blood can determine the health of an individual. Why low-density lipoproteins are considered as ‘bad’ cholesterol Low-density lipoproteins contain more lipids or fats than protein. Unlike high-density lipoprotein, the LDL travels from the liver to cells and arteries. This means that high-density lipoproteins and low-density lipoproteins travel in opposite direction. The HDL travels from the cells and arteries back to the liver. The LDL is regarded as ‘bad’ cholesterol because it is able to deposit on walls of arteries causing blockage of blood flow. When the LDL cholesterol is deposited on artery walls, the body responds by sending white blood cells to clean up the area lodged with cholesterol. With time, plaque builds up inside the blood vessels thus narrowing the arteries, a condition known as atherosclerosis. At tim...

Cholesterol is a type of sterol that is essential for the body. For new cells to form and old ones to repair after injury, cholesterol is needed. In the body, cholesterol appears like a waxy compound. There are two sources of cholesterol; the body and food people eat. The body manufacturers a large amount of cholesterol in the liver, and small amounts are synthesized in individual cells and small intestine. Whenever the body needs cholesterol, it is able to produce it in the liver. Besides, foods people eat add cholesterol in body such as dairy and animal products. Cholesterol assists in the synthesis of hormones such as cortisol, testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone. Although high cholesterol in body is associated with heart disease, there are many benefits of this substance in body. What is serum cholesterol? Serum cholesterol is a measure of the total amount of cholesterol in blood. Not all cholesterol is bad for your body as some types are beneficial while others are harmful...