While cholesterol has historically been blamed for heart disease, and many have been told to avoid eggs and animal fats, it actually plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health.
Cholesterol stabilizes cell membranes, supports the production of steroid hormones like cortisol, testosterone, and estrogen, and aids in the body’s natural healing processes. It also helps produce vitamin D when the skin is exposed to sunlight, combats inflammation, and protects nerves.
However, the real issue might not be what we eat but how our body processes and manages cholesterol.
Clarifying Cholesterol
“Cholesterol itself is not harmful; the problem arises when LDL cholesterol becomes oxidized,” Jodi Duval, a naturopathic physician and owner of Revital Health, told The Epoch Times....
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