Cholesterol is a substance that the body needs to build and regulate cells. Cholesterol is an important raw material for synthesizing sex hormones, bile acids, adrenocortical hormones and other active substances. The suitable total cholesterol level for adults is 2.83 ~ 5.20 mmol/L. If it exceeds 6.45mmol/L, it is considered as hypercholesterolemia.
Characteristics of cholesterol
Cholesterol is an important substance in human body. Cholesterol is widely found in animals, especially in brain and nerve tissues, followed by kidney, spleen, skin, liver and bile. Its solubility is similar to that of fat, insoluble in water, and easily soluble in solvents such as ether and chloroform. Cholesterol is an indispensable substance in animal tissues and cells. It not only participates in the formation of cell membrane, but also synthesizes bile acids, vitamin D and steroid hormones.
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