24/04/2026
✨ Myth Buster! ✨ Not all cholesterol is harmful. In fact, your body needs certain types of cholesterol for vital functions like hormone production and cell building! 🏃♀️💪
Understanding the role of lipoproteins can lead to better health.
Two types of lipoproteins carry cholesterol throughout the body: low-density lipoprotein (LDL), sometimes called "bad" cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good" cholesterol.
When your body has too much LDL cholesterol, it can build up in the walls of your blood vessels. This buildup is called plaque.
HDL, or "good" cholesterol, carries cholesterol back to the liver. The liver then flushes it from the body. High levels of HDL cholesterol can lower your risk for heart disease and stroke.
Speak to one of our friendly pharmacists to understand more about cholesterol
