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Welcome to the WorldAdvice Cholesterol Resource. Cholesterol is a sterol (a combination steroid and alcohol) and a lipid found in the cell membranes of all body tissues, and is transported in the blood plasma of all animals.
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Cholesterol is vital to the smooth running of our bodies. Cholesterol is a fat made by the body and is essential for good health, but high levels in the blood are linked with heart diseases.
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Drugs are available for lowering cholesterol, but as always, there can be risks. Before taking any kind of drug or changing your diet, you should consult a doctor and cholesterol lowering drugs are no exception.
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Advicor, Colestid, Crestor, Lipitor, Pravachol, Vytorin, Zetia, Zocor are just a few of the cholesterol lowering drugs that are on the market.
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The internet is full of free quality information on cholesterol- offering you the facts, figures and other miscellaneous information.
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