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Cholesterol is a natural substance found in your blood that your body needs for important functions. It helps your body build healthy cells and make hormones, vitamin D, and substances needed for digestion. Your liver makes most of the cholesterol your body needs, while some also comes from the food you eat. The problem usually occurs when cholesterol levels become too high or too low, which may affect your overall health. There are different cholesterol types, and each one has a different role in the body. LDL is often called “bad cholesterol” because high levels may lead to cholesterol buildup in the arteries. HDL is known as “good cholesterol” because it helps carry extra cholesterol back to the liver. VLDL mainly carries triglycerides, which are another type of fat found in the blood. Many factors can affect your cholesterol levels. Common cholesterol causes include an unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, smoking, being overweight, family history, and certain health condition...