Glossary

cholesterol in itself is not the devil's work, but is vital for our body, as it plays a key role in the construction of the cell membrane and in many metabolic processes in the brain. It also acts as a starting material for the production of bile acids for fat digestion and for the formation of vitamin D and hormones (e.g. estrogen, testosterone, cortisol).

Heart attack and Stroke at a young age – this is the threat to patients with familial, i.e. genetically determined, very high cholesterol levels. In these patients, the receptors for LDL cholesterol (low density lipoprotein) on the Liver cells and the LDL concentration in the blood rises dramatically. LDL values ​​even beyond 500 mg/dl are possible.