Involved in the metabolism of cholesterol and other fats and bile acids in the body it is absorbed only where there is some fat. Therefore, its concentration in the blood depends not only on the cholesterol content of food, but a high-fat foods in general. Some of the major blood fats in cholesterol metabolism is high-density lipoproteins (HDL) and low-density lipoproteins (LDL). HDL cholesterol levels and reduce the cause of atherosclerosis, and LDL is dangerous because it promotes the development of atherosclerosis. It would be better, when LDL levels are lower (rate - up to 3mmol / l) and HDL - higher (rate - at less than 1mmol / l).
Cholesterol are of animal origin: eggs (yolks), butter, grietinėje, fatty meat. In order to prevent it worth to reduce the surplus of animal fat diet. By the way, does not increase blood cholesterol levels of vegetable fats. Different oils, nuts, sunflower seeds, not only does not increase the risk of atherosclerosis, but it even decreases.
Choleserolio normal levels - less than 5 mmol / l. If the volume increases, it should be concerned about your diet: consumption of vegetable fats instead of animal (there is a long time and a lot of heating oil more harm than help, the consumption of vegetable fat is a teaspoon of oil on salads, nuts, seeds), eat lots of fruits and vegetables, lean meat and cottage cheese.