Cholesterol binds to specialized proteins for transport. Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, carries cholesterol from the liver to the cells, and high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, carries cholesterol from the blood vessels back to the liver. read more
So what we have is cholesterol being brought from the liver and into the blood, and even though your total cholesterol remained the same, the amount of cholesterol *IN* your blood is now changed. You can have a lot of cholesterol, or super tiny amounts, but whatever the case it only becomes an issue when it’s in the bloodstream, in the form of LDL. read more
Cholesterol levels can fluctuate as much as 10 percent from one month to another due to normal metabolism, but other factors may cause it to fluctuate as well. After Eating Although your body makes the cholesterol it needs, some foods you eat also contain cholesterol. read more
The higher the fat level in what you are eating, the higher the level of increase in the blood cholesterol level. This fluctuation happens several times in a day, especially after you eat. Because this biological fluctuation happens every day, it is important to do fasting prior to blood sample testing to check cholesterol level. read more