Cholesterol Checks Should Start in Childhood
If you are a parent concerned about the health of your child, you may have wondered when your child should start...
Cholesterol is an organic chemical substance classified as a waxy steroid of fat. It is an essential component of mammalian cell membranes that is required to establish proper membrane permeability and fluidity. Cholesterol also plays an important role in the biosynthesis of steroid hormones, vitamin D and bile acids.