Cholesterol? Cholestreol is a common misspelling of cholesterol.
Cholesterol, a substance found in your body's cells, helps the body hold cells together and make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that digest foods. While some cholesterol is necessary to help the body function properly, high cholesterol levels can cause serious medical problems. Cholesterol is not only made by your body, but it can also come from the food you eat (such as meat, cheese, and eggs). The only way to determine your cholesterol level is to have a blood cholesterol test.
(Click Cholesterol for more information about what cholesterol is, where it comes from, and how to test cholesterol levels. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on cholesterol.)
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