Tag: cholesterol levels

Cholesterol: It is a type of lipid present in the cell structure of humans and animals. 20% of it comes from food and the bulk is synthesized by the body itself.
If you have high cholesterol it is recommended that you cut down on butter, animal fat, fatty sour cream, sausages, bacon, smoked meats, poultry skin and cakes.
Symptoms of high cholesterol can include deposits in the skin, lower eyelids and trunk.
It is recommended that one checks the level of cholesterol at least once every five years.