Excessive cholesterol is a common social phenomenon that causes many hidden dangers to the human body. Why does high cholesterol lead to death?

Cholesterol is a very important substance in the human body. It is not only an important component of cells, but also participates in the synthesis and metabolism of various hormones in the human body. Therefore, cholesterol is indispensable for human health. However, if it is excessive, it will also cause serious harm to the human body, such as inducing the emergence of hyperlipidemia, arteriosclerosis and other diseases, so we must try to maintain it at a reasonable level.

If the cholesterol content in the blood is relatively high, it can easily cause serious harm to the human body. In particular, low-density cholesterol can easily accumulate in large amounts on the blood vessel walls, forming arterial plaques. When these substances accumulate in blood vessels, they narrow the coronary arteries, making it difficult for blood to return to the heart normally. If the plaque area is large, it may even cause blood clots, which can completely block blood flow, which can easily lead to the occurrence of various cardiovascular diseases.

Symptoms of reduced blood supply to the heart include chest discomfort, pressure, and pain (angina). If the blood flow back to the heart is severely hindered, it may lead to myocardial infarction.

When plaque accumulates in the arteries and enters the brain, it may cause hypoxia in the brain, which in turn can lead to massive injury and death of brain cells, which can easily induce cerebral infarction.

Cholesterol can cause an imbalance in bile secretion, thereby inducing the emergence of gallstones. In addition, insufficient bile secretion may also affect normal digestion, leading to serious problems in various digestive tracts of the human body.

High cholesterol is seriously harmful to the human body. We must pay more attention and seek early treatment.