Cholesterol 101: What It Is & Why It Matters

In this episode of Fuller Living, Dr. Ashitey breaks down cholesterol from the ground up. What is it? Why does your body make it? And how does it contribute to heart attack and stroke risk over decades?You’ll learn:What cholesterol actually isHow LDL contributes to plaque buildupWhy high cholesterol can feel frustratingHow genetics — including Lipoprotein(a) — influence riskWhen lifestyle is enough and when medication may be necessaryWhat prevention really looks likeHeart disease doesn’t start in the emergency room. It develops quietly over years. Understanding cholesterol is one step toward reducing your long-term risk of stroke and heart attack.This is Part 3 of the Cardiometabolic Health 101 series. If you haven’t listened to High Blood Pressure 101 and Diabetes 101, start there — these conditions build on each other.