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How Gut Health and Digestion Influence Cholesterol Levels

Imperial Center Family Medicine

Your digestive system doesn’t just process food; it also influences cholesterol screening levels in your bloodstream. The liver manufactures new cholesterol molecules and captures excess from circulation for excretion. LDL and HDL are two famous examples, carrying cargo to and from tissues and blood vessels as needed.

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The Best and Worst Cooking Oils for Managing Cholesterol

Imperial Center Family Medicine

On the other hand, oils high in heart-healthy monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats can help lower LDL and maintain healthy cholesterol screening levels. So when cooking for healthy cholesterol screening levels, oils higher in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are ideal.