What is it?
Cholesterol is a white, powdery substance that is found in all animal cells and in animal-based foods, not in plants. Not many people are aware that cholesterol actually is, an essential nutrient necessary for many body functions, like repairing cell membranes, manufacturing vitamin D on the skin’s surface and making of hormones, such as estrogen and testosterone in the body. It is however harmful when it is present in excess and can have dangerous consequences. It should be noted that although the body acquires some cholesterol through diet, about two-thirds is manufactured in the liver, its production stimulated by saturated fat. Saturated fats are those found in animal products, meat and dairy.