For years, cholesterol has been a major concern for millions of people around the world. This fear of cholesterol has led to many consultations with specialists like physicians and nutritionists. It seems that there is a great misconception about this molecule. A majority of the population is conscious of the harm that it can cause, but they are not aware that it has pertinent values to our body. There are two major forms that cholesterol …showed first 75 words of 1376 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1376 total…the risk of high cholesterol. After menopause, women's risk of CHD increases. In conclusion, both LDL's and HDL's are neither good nor bad. They each have a specific purpose and function that is vital to the human body. Only when excessive amounts are taken, do they present a risk to the health of a human. Watching what is eaten, exercise, and regular testing can assure a long and healthy life without the concern of cholesterol.