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High Cholesterol Effects to Health

Nervous System

Cholesterol plays a very important role in brain function. Indeed, the brain accounts for up to 25 percent of the cholesterol supply in the body. This fat is important for the protection and development of nerve cells, which allow for the communication between the brain and other body parts. However, high cholesterol levels may be damaging. The arteries can be blocked, which disrupts the blood flow to the brain. As a result, you may suffer from a few possible health issues, such as trouble swallowing, loss of memory, reduced movement, as well as speech problems. High blood cholesterol may also increase the production of beta-amyloid plaques, which are associated with Alzheimer’s disease. [3]