Cholesterol
Definition
A lipid found only in animal foods. Abundant in egg yolk, organ meat, shrimp and dairy.
In the body
A raw material for cell membranes, hormones and bile; the liver makes most of what the body needs.
Watch out for
How dietary cholesterol affects blood levels varies widely between people. Saturated and trans fat are the more direct factors.
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