Hepatitis means liver inflammation. Causes include viruses (A, B, C), alcohol, and drugs. Vaccines prevent A and B; modern antivirals can cure most C infections. Testing, harm reduction, and vaccines are key.
Cholesterol is essential but higher LDL increases heart disease risk. Replace saturated and trans fats with unsaturated fats, favor a Mediterranean-style pattern, and include marine omega-3s to lower triglycerides. Work with your clinician for personalized targets and, if needed, medication.
Alcohol-associated liver disease ranges from reversible fatty liver to irreversible cirrhosis. Abstinence, nutritional support, and early medical care are central to preventing progression.
Cholesterol is essential for cells, hormones, and vitamin D. The liver makes most cholesterol; dietary saturated fats have the strongest effect on raising LDL. You can lower LDL with soluble fiber, unsaturated fats, plant sterols, weight loss, and exercise. Discuss individual targets with your clinician.
A clear, up-to-date guide to what cholesterol does, how LDL and HDL affect cardiovascular risk, which foods and habits raise cholesterol, and practical steps to lower it.