CHOLESTEROL GOOD vs BAD?

#3 cause of Preventable death:

GOOD = Cholesterol is produced in the liver and is a waxy fat-like substance. It is a required building block of all cells in the human body. In addition to producing cell membranes, cholesterol is critical to the production of the hormones testosterone as well as vitamin D and bile acids that assist in the proper digestion of fat.

ACTIVITY: Drop a small piece of wax into water. Does the water stick to the wax? This is an example of HDL (healthy) within the arterial walls, it does not stick.

BAD = Unfortunately, LDL make up the majority of the body’s cholesterol. Having high levels (the level defined as high total cholesterol is 240 mg/dL and above) can lead to a buildup in the arteries and result in heart disease.

ACTIVITY: Drop a small piece of wax into salt. Does the salt stick to the wax? This is an example of LDL (lousy) within the arterial walls, it sticks easily. With too much of this, your arteries become congested.