Cholesterol in the body — is not a «foe» as it is often portrayed in mainstream medicine. It is a key building material for cell membranes, the synthesis of sex hormones, vitamin D, corticosteroids, and also participates in restorative processes after tissue damage.
When we see elevated cholesterol levels in tests, it is not always a sign of vascular or liver pathology. Often, it reflects that:
Active restorative processes are underway. Cholesterol is necessary for the regeneration of damaged cell membranes. During inflammation, microtraumas, hormonal restructuring, or tissue healing, the body increases its production or release.
The adrenal glands or gonads are actively working. Cholesterol serves as the starting substrate for the synthesis of steroid hormones: cortisol, aldosterone, estrogens, testosterone, progesterone. If hormonal adaptation is occurring (stress, recovery from illness, physical exertion), the demand increases, and part of the cholesterol circulates in the blood until it is utilized.
The immune system is involved. In chronic inflammation or infection, the liver produces more lipoproteins (including LDL) as they bind and inactivate bacterial toxins. This temporarily increases cholesterol levels in the bloodstream.
Therefore, «elevated cholesterol» in the analysis often means not an excess in the body, but redistribution and active use— it is present in the blood because it is involved in building and protective functions.
When assessing cholesterol, it is important to look at accompanying markers: triglycerides, LDL and HDL fractions, inflammation indicators (CRP), liver and thyroid function.
Normalization often occurs on its own with the restoration of nutritional balance (fats, proteins), reduction of inflammatory processes, and elimination of deficiencies.
