Level of a fat called cholesterol in the blood. People with high levels of cholesterol are thought more likely to have heart attacks.
A waxy substance manufactured by the body and required for a number of functions including hormone production and maintaining healthy cells. High levels of cholesterol in the blood are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis.
the blood concentration of a family of lipid or "fatty" molecular compounds obtained directly from the diet or produced in the body from fatty dietary components; a necessary factor in development of atherosclerosis; total cholesterol concentration is classified as "high" if it is greater than or equal to 200 mg/dl. Subtypes of cholesterol differ in their relation to cardiovascular risk, with high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol considered "good," and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) considered "bad."
a fatty substance produced by the body and carried in the blood. Can build up within artery walls as plaque.
Cholesterol is vital for healthy cells, however if the body accumulates too much it deposits the surplus on the walls of the arteries, which become damaged and may become blocked. If this happens then a heart attack may occur. Many people may make too much cholesterol if their diet is rich in saturated fats. High cholesterol may also be inherited.
A fatty substance that occurs naturally in the body and which is necessary for hormone production, cell metabolism, and other vital processes. There are 2 main types of blood cholesterol -- high density lipoprotein (HDL) and low density lipoprotein (LDL). It is generally considered desirable to have high levels of HDL cholesterol and low levels of LDL cholesterol.
The combination of the cholesterol that has been absorbed into your blood that was produced by your liver and ingested through your diet. It is generally recommended by health professional that blood cholesterol levels should not be more than 200mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter) in adults. Blood cholesterol is also known as serum cholesterol.
