How The Cholesterol Structure Differs

There are 2 main different types of Cholesterol structure which are HDL and LDL. These Cholesterol particles move around the circulatory system attached to a protein. This union of cholesterol and protein is known as a lipoprotein and these can be termed as high or low density depending on the Cholesterol structure related to the amount of protein in each particle

Blood cholesterol levels are determined by many factors, including saturated fat intake, carbohydrate intake, and activity level. A diet high in saturated fats, trans fatty acids, and cholesterol is the single largest contributor to high serum cholesterol levels. These fats are mostly found in animal products like beef, veal, pork, lamb, lard, and dairy products from whole fats such as cheese, cream, butter, and other whole milk items. Some tropical plant sources also contain high amounts of saturated fat, like palm oil, palm kernel oil, coconut oil, and cocoa butter, which should only be used sparingly. These foods tend to increase the amount of bad cholesterol in the blood which may also lower the amount of good cholesterol