Cholesterol is a kind of fat that is a major component of cell walls, bile, and various hormones. Most of the cholesterol in our body is produced by the liver. It can also be ingested from animal sources such as meat, fish, seafood, and dairy products. Since cholesterol is insoluble in blood, it is combined with and wrapped around a substance called lipoprotein before it can be transported in the blood vessels to all parts of the body.

The body has a mechanism that ensures that blood cholesterol level is always kept within a desirable range. Cholesterol production drops when dietary consumption increases and rises if limited amounts of this essential substance is consumed. However, for some individuals, this mechanism fails to work correctly and their blood cholesterol soars after consuming plenty of food high in cholesterol.

Excess cholesterol in the blood can be deposited on the inner walls of the blood vessels, leading to a partial or complete blockage. Coronary heart disease results when the artery that supplies blood to the heart muscles is blocked. Similarly, a stroke occurs when cholesterol deposition causes blockage or rupture of blood vessels of the brain, leading to paralysis or even death. Both heart disease and stroke are major causes of death in many well-developed countries.

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