Dyslipidemia: No. 3 of the Deadly Quartet
Cholesterol is an important component of our cells and a basic building block of vital hormones. It also plays a crucial role in energy balance. Excessive cholesterol can damage blood vessels when it is deposited in the vessel wall. Arteriosclerosis develops. The vessels become inelastic, narrow and – in the worst case – impermeable. Cholesterol … Dyslipidemia: No. 3 of the Deadly Quartet