Limited intake of cholesterol not bad for health at all

There will be plenty of delicious food over the Christmas season! All of the delicious food you eat at this joyous time of year fills your soul and makes you happy. However, none of these may be good for their general health and well-being. Both physically and symbolically, the holiday feasts are a heavy burden on the body. Even if the food festival is planned with health in mind, occasionally our bodies suffer from consuming too much “good food.” Cell membranes include cholesterol as a structural and signaling element. Additionally, it is required for the synthesis of bile acid, vitamin D, and hormones. In the proper levels, this waxy, fat-like material is necessary for healthy health.

An excessive amount of cholesterol might adhere to the arterial walls. Atherosclerosis is the term for this accumulation of plaque, which can result in coronary artery disease. Adults should have fewer than 200 mg of total cholesterol per deciliter of blood. Previous recommendations were for consuming no more than 300 mg of cholesterol daily. Individuals with risk factors for heart disease were advised to limit their daily consumption of cholesterol to less than 200 mg. 240 mg/dL or above is regarded as high, whereas 200–239 mg/dL is regarded as borderline high. The goal of the Dietary Guidelines is to minimize dietary cholesterol. You should continue to reduce your cholesterol as much as possible.

By Banasree Sarkar