Cholesterol is one of the most important substances in our bodies. It builds cells, fights infections, and is the base of steroid hormones. Here are some places you can find cholesterol:
Mother’s milk – Contains a lot of cholesterol to help build the brain and other new cells for the growing infant.
Sex hormones – Testosterone, Estrogen, and Progesterone are all cholesterol-based.
The immune system – Cholesterol helps fight low-grade inflammation caused by sugars and stress.
Myelin layer – Cholesterol is a vital component of the fat layer that insulates nerve cells.
And lots more…
So you can see that too low a cholesterol level will affect lots of functions in our body.
The LCHF lifestyle will balance your cholesterol level according to your needs.
