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Overview Cholesterols in PDO

Background . Cholesterol is a type of FAT (LIPID), found in the blood and body cells. It is carried in the blood attached to a protein in the form of : LDL ,HDL

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Overview Cholesterols in PDO

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    1. Overview Cholesterols in PDO (Jan September 2003) By: Ali Al Mandhry, MCL

    2. Background Cholesterol is a type of FAT (LIPID), found in the blood and body cells. It is carried in the blood attached to a protein in the form of : LDL ,HDL & Triglycerides It is Essential for many VITAL body functions: Formation & Maintenance of cell membranes Formation of several Hormones Production of bile salts which help digest food. Conversion into Vitamin D in the skin when exposed to sunlight. 85% of cholesterol is ENDOGENOUS (Liver), 15% from DIET (Dietary Cholesterol)

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