Cholesterol is a component of our body but when its level increases it leads to various health problems. By leading a wrong lifestyle, the level of cholesterol increases and due to this it affects the health in a bad way. High cholesterol is a condition in which the levels of low-density lipoproteins in the blood are increased.
When LDL in the blood increases, it causes many health problems. Cholesterol is a waxy fat produced by the liver. It plays an important role in the formation of cells and vitamin D. But because cholesterol is not soluble in water, it cannot travel through the body by itself. Lipoproteins are particles that help cholesterol move through the blood.
High density lipoprotein is good cholesterol which helps to remove bad cholesterol from the body. When bad cholesterol accumulates in the body, it causes many health problems like heart disease. Cholesterol can increase in the body due to many reasons such as unhealthy diet, smoking, alcohol and lack of exercise.
Fiber is an important factor in lowering blood cholesterol levels. Eating more fiber-rich foods can reduce bad cholesterol in the body. Fiber prevents cholesterol from being absorbed into the bloodstream in the intestines. Due to this, the amount of bad cholesterol in the body can be reduced. Watch the full video to know more about it.