Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cholesterol — know your numbers ANSWER: Cholesterol is a type of fat in our blood Our bodies need a small amount of cholesterol to build the structure of cell membranes, make certain hormones and help with metabolism, such as producing vitamin D
Cholesterol: Top foods to improve your numbers - Mayo Clinic Cholesterol: Top foods to improve your numbers Diet can play an important role in lowering your cholesterol Here are some foods to improve your cholesterol and protect your heart By Mayo Clinic Staff
HDL cholesterol: How to boost your good cholesterol High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is known as the "good" cholesterol because it helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream A higher level of HDL cholesterol is linked to a lower risk of heart disease
Cholesterol test - Mayo Clinic A cholesterol test is an important way to check your health High cholesterol levels often are a key risk factor for a common type of heart disease called coronary artery disease
Cholesterol level: Can it be too low? - Mayo Clinic Many studies have shown that having lower than average total and LDL cholesterol is healthy This is especially true in people with heart disease or at high risk of heart disease or stroke