Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is present in all the cells of the body. Cholesterol is needed in our body to carry out functions like the production of vitamin D, hormones, and substances that aid in the digestion of food. All the cholesterol that is required by the body to carry out its functions is prepared by the body itself. Therefore, the cholesterol that we take through our diet only builds up to the levels of cholesterol present in the body.
When the levels of cholesterol rise, the cholesterol combines with other substances present in the blood leading to the formation of plaques. The formation of plaques can lead to atherosclerosis wherein these plaques stick to the walls of the arteries. If these plaques stick on the walls of the coronary artery, it causes narrowing and blockage of the arteries that leads to coronary artery disease.
The cholesterol test price in mumbai at Redcliffe Labs is approximately Rs. 375/-, which under special discounts, is currently available at Rs. 150/- only.
