Controlling Cholesterol

Cholesterol is almost always portrayed as an enemy of good health. But the truth is, every cell in your body needs this waxy, organic substance in order to function. It insulates nerves, and it aids in the production of vitamin D, and in the production of hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and cortisol. Cholesterol becomes dangerous when it contributes to atherosclerosis, the process in which blood vessels become narrower and lose elasticity, preventing a healthy flow of blood throughout the body. It is particularly dangerous in the heart, where it contributes to coronary heart disease and can lead to death. In this pamphlet I take a look at cholesterol and how you can control it to keep your heart healthy.