cholesterol
コレステロール
コレステロール
(1) Noun :
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease.
LDL cholesterol is considered the “bad” cholesterol, because it contributes to fatty buildups in arteries (atherosclerosis).
HDL cholesterol can be thought of as the “good” cholesterol because a healthy level may protect against heart attack and stroke.
Examples
- My doctor checks my cholesterol levels every year.
