High cholesterol is a risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Is lower cholesterol better for the human body?

Generally speaking, when it comes to cholesterol, people will discuss high cholesterol and how to control cholesterol. This is because high cholesterol increases the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Cholesterol cannot be too high, so is the lower the better? The answer is no, low cholesterol can also affect a person's health.

Cholesterol is one of the essential substances for the human body. It helps the body produce certain hormones and is also involved in the production of vitamin D. A study by Duke University in the United States in 1999 showed that people with low cholesterol levels are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety. This is because cholesterol is related to the production of vitamin D and hormones. Vitamin D is closely related to cell growth. Low cholesterol affects the production of vitamin D, which in turn affects brain health. If brain cells are unhealthy, people may feel anxious or depressed.

Low cholesterol may also affect pregnant women. If cholesterol is too low during pregnancy, pregnant women may be at risk for premature birth or low birth weight babies.

A study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Scientific Sessions in 2012 suggested that there may also be a link between low cholesterol and cancer risk, but more research is needed to find out the details.

Low cholesterol is harmful to human health. Usually people can check whether their cholesterol levels are normal through blood tests. It is recommended that you go to the hospital regularly for blood tests to check your cholesterol levels. If cholesterol is too low, you should actively find out the cause. If the cholesterol level is too low due to liver damage, it is recommended to actively carry out liver protection treatment. After the liver function is restored, the cholesterol level will return to normal. Patients without underlying diseases can take food supplements and eat more egg yolks, squid, fish roe, hairtail, animal fat, animal liver, intestines, lungs, hearts and other foods in daily life. A vegan diet is not recommended, and dieting is not recommended. Only a balanced diet can make people healthier and live longer.