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Cholesterol The enemy can not live without Cholesterol is a body of lipids (fats).     It 'the most common organic molecule in our whole body, including the brain. Life is impossible in the absence of immediate and abundant reserves of cholesterol in our body.     Cholesterol is an essential component of the membrane around each cell. The role of cholesterol in this double layer of fat cell membrane is very important. You must assign the correct value for fluids and cell membrane function rigidity and stability.     In collaboration with other lipids, triglycerides, cholesterol is an essential element in the structure of cells and are also used in the production of hormones and energy.     Then, when the cholesterol is our enemy, is a strange, we can not live without.     Cholesterol by the liver is mainly (about 1000 mg per day). But it is also of cells along the small intestine and other cells. In very simple terms, we can consider that there are two types of cholesterol "good" HDL kind called (high-density lipoprotein) and a "bad" type called LDL (low density lipoprotein).     HDL has a positive effect in the tissues and to help lower cholesterol, have retued to the liver for regeneration. They can not believe, but HDL actually protects the body against atherosclerosis. LDL can lead to disease of arteries, such as cardiovascular disease.     We all know that there is a constant fear of cholesterol.   But the real fact is that the proportion of LDL-cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, the influences of our cardiovascular risk and, in particular, the point is likely to cause problems in atherosclerosis.     When the levels of HDL-cholesterol can be increased through physical exercise, the levels of LDL cholesterol-reducing eating a diet low in fat and, if necessary by a medical prescription, from medication.Valerian D is a freelance writer, specializing in matters of health, such as cholesterol in the blood.