what is cholesterol?
by gabby reyes
whats the big deal with cholersterol?
Cholesterol has a very big part in keeping homeostasis in your body. It is found in every single cell in your body and maintains integrity of the cell membrane.Surrounding our cells is a membrane called a plasma membrane and contains high levels of cholesterol. Without cholesterol cell membranes would have no structure and be mush. If you cells don't have a normal shape you would not be able to receive oxygen through out your body which is a VERY important thing we need in order to keep our bodies functional.
Cholesterol is also a very big part of your brains function. In fact 25% of your bodies cholesterol is in your brain. Cholesterol is the main building block for connection within your brain which means it gives you the ability to think and have memories. Amazing that a tiny molecule can give you the incredible powers of the human brain.
What are LDL and HDL's?
Monaturing your cholesterol
This is very big part of maintain your health. When doctors check your cholesterol they take blood and test for the amount of lipids in your blood. Meaning LDL, HDL and triglycerides . If you have high cholesterol they usually put you on medication to lower it and suggest you go on a diet and excessive this helps balance the amount of lipids by watching what kind of foods you eat and then burning lipids while exercising. If you have low cholesterol then the doctors usually put you on a high cholesterol diet and put you on medication.