We often hear and talk about cholesterol but may not know exactly what it means. Cholesterol actually isn’t a bad thing; it’s a waxy, soft, fat-like substance that our bodies need to produce cell membranes and other important substances. The liver produces the cholesterol needed by the body to function properly. But cholesterol also comes from the food we eat, specifically food from animals, like meat and full-fat dairy. These foods also contain saturated and trans fats which signal your liver to produce more cholesterol. This can result in levels that are too high.
Join Dr. Pamela and Guest: Dr. Adeyemi Johnson, Interventional Cardiologist and Medical Director/CEO, First Cardiology Consultants @firstcardiologyconsultants as they discuss “Cholesterol: Is it good or bad?” on the program.