Thick blood, made up of waxy build-up, is cholesterol that is naturally produced in the body and is required for the production of vitamins and hormones. It is important to have cholesterol but only in moderation because as with most things too much can be harmful. It is split into two classifications: the good and bad kind.

Best cholesterol or High-density lipoprotein (HDL) has the function of aiding in the removal of bad cholesterol out of the arteries and then transporting it to the liver in order to break HDL down and finally eliminate it out of the body. Alternatively, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), on the contrary, causes an accumulation of bad cholesterol in the arteries which leads to the increased chances of a heart attack, cardiovascular diseases and more.

Everyone strives to have a perfect balance between HDL and LDL. The raised LDL levels cause these negative effects on every person’s body.

Cardiovascular Health

With an increase of LDL in the body, there occurs a risk of clogging or hardening of arteries which leads to atherosclerosis. All of these processes and illnesses are known to interfere with blood flow, and one of the more common symptoms is chest pain – angina. Such signs are usually indicators of a heart attack or stroke. That said, a heart attack or stroke occurs if a patient suffers from a rupture of cholesterol that breaks off with force and forms a clot within an artery.

Endocrine System  

Estrogen, testosterone, and cortisol are all hormones and their production heavily depends on the amount of cholesterol the body possesses since the body uses a large quantity for the hormone synthesis.

It has been established that an increase in estrogen in the body is able to elevate the levels of HDL whilst reducing those of LDL. This consequently assists us to understand why the risks of heart disease for females rise after the menopause. Added to this is the fact that when there is a decline in the secretion of the thyroid hormone, there is a rise in both total and LDL cholesterol levels.  

Nervous System

The presence of high levels of LDL cholesterol can cause a stroke that has the potential of destroying certain brain areas. The presence of high cholesterol can also result in impairment in the form of loss of memory and diminished mental functioning. It can also be associated with the development of vascular dementia.

Digestive System

High levels of cholesterol in bile can lead to the development of crystals and subsequent gallstones in the gallbladder because cholesterol plays a vital role in bile synthesis.