Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that the body needs to help build cells; it is carried through the bloodstream and attaches to proteins called lipoproteins. If blood vessels are damaged, cholesterol can be deposited, eventually causing narrowings. People with kidney disease are more likely to have problems with narrowings in their blood vessels than […]
Despite its bad name, cholesterol is essential to the normal functioning of the human body. Our cell membranes are composed of around 30 percent cholesterol. It plays a vital role in building, maintaining, and keeping membranes functional. Cholesterol cannot be dissolved in the blood; it is lipoproteins that carry it to the areas of the […]