11/25/2025
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance made in the liver and found in certain foods from animals, such as dairy products, eggs, and meat. The body needs some cholesterol in order to work. But too much cholesterol can increase your risk of developing heart disease. Many things contribute to high cholesterol, some of which you can control and others you can't.
Read about your risk factors for high cholesterol here-
There are several factors that contribute to high cholesterol -- some are controllable while others are not. Learn more from WebMD about high cholesterol risk factors.