There’s a lot of conflicting information about the role of cholesterol on well-being. It often has a bad reputation, but cholesterol is an essential part of cellular health. Let’s take a look at the different types of cholesterol and how you can obtain the best balance for your body.

What Is Cholesterol?

At the most basic level, cholesterol is a waxy lipid produced by your liver and found in your blood. There are two central types of cholesterol.

LDL or low-density lipoprotein

LDL cholesterol ...