My doctor told me I have high cholesterol. Can you tell me exactly what cholesterol is?
user
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that’s found in animals, but also in some plants, like egg yolks. It’s important for a variety of bodily functions, such as making hormones.
assistant
That actually sounds good. So what makes high cholesterol bad?
user
High cholesterol is usually unhealthy because it’s associated with a condition called atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. Atherosclerosis causes a narrowing of arteries, which can lead to blood clots or heart attacks.
assistant
My doctor told me I have high cholesterol. Can you tell me exactly what cholesterol is?
user
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that’s found in animals, but also in some plants, like egg yolks. It’s important for a variety of bodily functions, such as making hormones.
assistant
That actually sounds good. So what makes high cholesterol bad?
user
High cholesterol levels cause your blood to thicken and slow down its movement through the body.
assistant
My doctor told me I have high cholesterol. Can you tell me exactly what cholesterol is?