koleszterint
Koleszterin, known as cholesterol in English, is a sterol lipid that is an essential component of animal cell membranes. It helps regulate membrane fluidity and serves as a precursor for several biologically important molecules, including steroid hormones, bile acids, and vitamin D.
In humans, cholesterol is obtained from two main sources: endogenous synthesis mainly in the liver and, to
Cholesterol is produced in the liver and packaged into lipoproteins for transport. LDL delivers cholesterol to
Measurement and health implications: Blood cholesterol is usually measured as total cholesterol, LDL-C, HDL-C, and triglycerides.
Dietary sources: Cholesterol occurs in animal products, but the dietary impact on blood cholesterol varies; saturated