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27 years
Is it true that most of the cholesterol in our body comes from our liver? Please explain.
Dec 7, 2013

Dr. Ghassan Nawfal Surgery
Cholesterol is a lipid produced by the liver and has many essential body functions among which are the production of Vitamin D and sex hormones (androgens and estrogens).
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Dr. Salim Saab Otolaryngology (ENT)
Most of the cholesterol in the body is in the liver and intestines. The cholesterol is needed for the formation of sexual hormones(estrogen and androgen).
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