What is cholesterol?

Answer. Cholesterol is a waxy substance in your body and is necessary for cells to function. There are different types of cholesterol in your blood, including:

• High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) commonly referred to as the “good” cholesterol
  
• Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) commonly referred to as the “bad” cholesterol
  
• Triglycerides which are fat molecules that the body uses for energy
  

To find out all about cholesterol, view the CLNN Cholesterol Guide CLNN Cholesterol Guide


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