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Can you please explain why cholesterol is important for your health and the function of your body?
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Basis for hormones: Cholesterol is the basic molecule that is used to make many other necessary hormones such as estradiol, dhea, cortisol, aldosterone and many others. Cholesterol is also a vital component in cell membranes.
Answered 5/11/2013
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