•Explain in detail what cholesterol is, and what effects HDL and LDL are thought to have on the body.
•Explain how LDL cholesterol affects the circulation.
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LDL stands for low-density lipoprotein. It is a wax like substance which builds up on the inside of the arteries that feed the heart and brain. Together with other substances, it can form plaque, a thick, hard deposit that can narrow the arteries and make them less flexible. Think of gook which clogs the pipes in your house. You have to call a plumber to clean them out. This condition is known as atherosclerosis. If a clot forms and blocks a narrowed artery, heart attack or stroke can result. The effect is to reduce area space in which blood can flow. If it gets severe, it deprives the body of oxygen, since oxygen is carried by the blood. It comes from dairy products and beef.
HDL is high-density lipoprotein. Medical experts think that HDL tends to carry cholesterol away from the arteries and back to the liver, where it’s passed from the body. Some experts believe that HDL removes excess cholesterol from arterial plaque, slowing its buildup.