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Overview of Cholesterol Types and Their Functions: Insights from PDO (Jan-Sept 2003)

This document provides an overview of cholesterol, a vital lipid found in blood and body cells, as detailed in the PDO from January to September 2003. It explains the forms of cholesterol, namely LDL, HDL, and triglycerides, highlighting their essential functions such as maintaining cell membranes, hormone formation, bile salt production for digestion, and vitamin D synthesis through sunlight exposure. Notably, 85% of cholesterol is produced endogenously by the liver, while only 15% originates from dietary sources, underscoring the importance of understanding cholesterol management.

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Overview of Cholesterol Types and Their Functions: Insights from PDO (Jan-Sept 2003)

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    1. Overview Cholesterols in PDO (Jan September 2003) By: Ali Al Mandhry, MCL

    2. Background Cholesterol is a type of FAT (LIPID), found in the blood and body cells. It is carried in the blood attached to a protein in the form of : LDL ,HDL & Triglycerides It is Essential for many VITAL body functions: Formation & Maintenance of cell membranes Formation of several Hormones Production of bile salts which help digest food. Conversion into Vitamin D in the skin when exposed to sunlight. 85% of cholesterol is ENDOGENOUS (Liver), 15% from DIET (Dietary Cholesterol)

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