What effect does cholesterol have to human body?

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In real life, many people start to be vigilant when they mention cholesterol. They think cholesterol is not a good thing. When they say cholesterol, they immediately associate it with hypertension, hyperlipidemia and vascular blockage. In fact, cholesterol also has a good side to the human body and plays a vital role in human health. Here's what cholesterol does to the human body

What effect does cholesterol have to human body?

Cholesterol is one of the important raw materials for bile production. Bile is an important digestive substance in human body, which is synthesized in human liver. Bullish use cholesterol to make bile, which is stored in the gallbladder. When we eat, bile begins to secrete into the small intestine, which promotes the decomposition of large fat particles into small fat particles, so as to promote the digestion and absorption of fat. Part of the cholic acid is excreted in the form of stool, and the other part is recycled through blood circulation.

Cholesterol is also responsible for the production of vitamin D. Vitamin D is one of the important nutrients that our body needs. Sunlight can promote the synthesis of vitamin D. however, it does not mean that the synthesis of vitamin D is inseparable from cholesterol. With cholesterol as a material to synthesize vitamin D, it can promote calcium absorption, strengthen bones and protect teeth.

Cholesterol also has the function of making hormones. Cholesterol is involved in the synthesis of many hormones in the body, such as adrenocortical hormone, androgen and estrogen. Hormone plays an important role in maintaining various functions of the human body. Without cholesterol, the body can not synthesize hormone and maintain basic health.

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Finally, I would like to remind you that although high cholesterol is harmful to human body, it is easy to cause vascular blockage, hyperlipidemia and hypertension. But low cholesterol is also harmful. Therefore, ordinary people should maintain a rational and peaceful attitude towards cholesterol, and do not think that cholesterol is harmful when it is mentioned.