Low Cholesterol - Understanding How Cholesterol Works

The human body is compiled of many different variables. One of the variables that regulates the blood stream is cholesterol. In order to understand how cholesterol affects the body, one must understand what cholesterol is.

Cholesterol is a pliable substance that is attached to the fats and all of the cells that flow throughout the body. Cholesterol is an important regulator in the bloodstream, as it helps to regulate the formation of many cells as well as hormones. However, to have too high or too low of a cholesterol count in the blood can be a very dangerous factor, often leading to a heart attack or a stroke. Although cholesterol is prevalent in the blood stream, it can not dissipate in the blood. The cholesterol maneuvers throughout the body on the lipids (fats).

There are two main types of cholesterol. One type is called LDL cholesterol, and the other is HDL cholesterol. LDL cholesterol is other wise known as low-denstiy lipoprotein. Low density cholesterol is dangerous, as there can be a build up of such cholesterol in the blood stream, along artery walls. Such a build up of LDL can affect volatile damage to the brain and heart. Such a buildup can cause clogging from the very thick plaque build up. When there is a large build up of LDL in the arty walls, there is very limited, if any , circulation of blood to the heart. The blood pressure in the body will drop dramatically, thus causing a heart attack. Should there be a clot going to the brain, a stroke can occur. Individuals that have higher levels of LDL, also known as " bad cholesterol", run a much higher risk of having heart disease. Although LDL can be genetic, there can be many precautions that individuals can take towards keeping safe LDL levels.

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