Cholesterol Myths vs Reality

Few days ago I share about the MAIN risk factor of CVD which is Cholesterol profile. Since we are talking about cholesterol, thought I share some common myths and the REALITY about Cholesterol. ^^ 

Myth	Reality
Cholesterol is BAD	ALL mammals need cholesterol to SURVIVE
High cholesterol is dangerous	High cholesterol is actually not a problem. But the ratio of “good” to “bad” cholesterol, weight, exercise and family heath history.
People who have heart attacks have high cholesterol	Yes~ High cholesterol is a main risk factor in heart disease, BUT there are people who develop heart disease and heart attacks even their cholesterol levels are normal or even low!
Cholesterol is only available at cholesterol containing food.	WRONG! Our body liver also produces cholesterol.
Eating eggs especially yolk can lead to high cholesterol level.	Several researches have showed that 1-2 eggs a day have LITTLE effect on people with normal cholesterol levels.
Following low-fat diet + exercise will SURELY reduce my cholesterol.	Some people are born with genetic defects causing lifestyle changes alone to have no strong effect on cholesterol level. These people will need the help of medication together with lifestyle changes.
Young people don’t have high cholesterol	EVERYONE from age 20 and above should check their cholesterol. Studies have shown that arteries can start to narrow even in people as young as 20’s.