When we hear the word cholesterol we automatically start thinking of heart attacks medication and early death. But the truth is without cholesterol we wouldn't even exist. We all should know that cholesterol is a very important part of our body because it is a structural molecule which is important for each cell membrane. Cholesterol is also used to make steroid hormones like oestrogen testosterone and cortisol. The liver produces cholesterol and the body has evolved in various ways to ensure that we always have enough of it available. Getting cholesterol from the diet is not a good option because