Cholesterol not only helps the body to build new cells, but it insulates nerves and helps in the production of hormones. Normally, our liver makes all the cholesterol that our body needs. But cholesterol also enters our body through food, such as fatty animal-based foods like milk, eggs, red meat and junk food with high trans fat and saturated fats.

Our stomach has a valve at its entrance known as the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Under normal circumstances, the LES closes as soon as the food passes through it. If it doesn’t close on time or it opens too often, the acid produced by our stomach starts moving up into our esophagus.

When you get your blood tested, your doctor will most likely check your low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, also referred to as LDL. This is the bad cholesterol that has harmful effects on the body. High cholesterol can be dangerous for a person of any age. It’s safer to combat it through lifestyle changes and stay off from any kind of medication.