Cholesterol a type of fat which is needed by your body to build and repair cells and to make hormones. Your liver makes cholesterol, and some foods contain it.
There are different types of cholesterol
LDL cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol) — known as ‘bad’ cholesterol
HDL cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein cholesterol) — known as ‘good’ cholesterol
High cholesterol is common among Australians — 1 in 3 adults has high cholesterol. Over time, having too much 'bad' cholesterol causes fatty deposits called plaques to form in the walls of the arteries. This leads to a narrowing and hardening of the arteries, which increases the risk of heart attack or strok
Making lifestyle changes — and sometimes, taking medicines — can lower a person’s cholesterol levels.