What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is produced naturally in our liver and other organs. We also absorb cholesterol from eating foods such as red meat, high fat cheese, butter, eggs and liver.
Our bodies need a certain amount of cholesterol to make cell membranes, insulate nerves and to produce hormones. Too much cholesterol however, can affect your heart.
Studies have shown that 2 out of 3 people in the UK have more cholesterol in their bodies than is recommended*.
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* - Health Survey for England, 2003 |
