You’ve heard it, maybe even said it: cholesterol comes from food. What you may not have heard is that cholesterol actually has a lot to do with your family history. That may explain why your LDL (bad) cholesterol level could still be high, even though you’re trying hard to lower it with diet and exercise.
You see, in addition to the cholesterol that comes from foods you eat, cholesterol is also produced naturally in your body based on your family history—which means your mom, your dad, even your grandparents can influence your cholesterol.
So, if you’re having a hard time lowering your cholesterol, in spite of dieting and exercising, don’t blame yourself. Everyone’s cholesterol comes from 2 sources. And targeting both is an effective way to lower it.
