10 Fascinating Facts About Cholesterol

Cholesterol is not always a bad thing

When most people hear "cholesterol" they think "bad." The reality, however, is far more fascinating and complex. Yes ΓÇö high cholesterol can be dangerous, but cholesterol itself, however, is a vital substance for every living creature, and is essential to almost every bodily process, from insulating nerve cells in the brain to aiding digestion to providing structure for cell membranes.