Concept information
social science subjects
health and social care
lifestyle medicine and health
cardiovascular medicine
Preferred term
cholesterol, dyslipidemia, and lifestyle
Definition
- Lipids contribute to many vital functions in the body. Cholesterol is a major structural component of cell membranes (along with phospholipids) and is the precursor of sterol sex hormones, cortisol, bile acids, and vitamin D (on ultraviolet exposure of the skin). [Source: Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health; Cholesterol, Dyslipidemia, and Lifestyle]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/cholesterol,_dyslipidemia,_and_lifestyle
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