
high level of cholesterol is one of the factors that can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, eg angina, heart disease and stroke. This is because high levels of cholesterol lead to fatty deposits that cause the arteries to narrow (atherosclerosis) and restrict blood flow to the heart. This is what causes cardiovascular disease.
What is cholesterol?Cholesterol is an important substance that's used by the body in many ways.
It's the starting point of manufacture for many of the body’s natural steroid hormones and for vitamin D, which controls calcium in the body.
It is also an essential component of the membrane...