Foods to avoid with high cholesterol
Written by Alyse WexlerReviewed by Natalie Butler, RD, LD
Last reviewed: Sun 7 May 2017
Cholesterol is made naturally by the liver and is then transported by proteins throughout the body via the bloodstream. It's an essential building block for cell membranes. It is also necessary for producing hormones, vitamin D, and substances that work to digest fatty foods.
However, a person's lifestyle and genetics can cause their body to produce too much cholesterol. When cholesterol builds up in the arteries, it can block blood flow, which can lead to coronary heart disease, heart attack, or stroke.
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