High cholesterol is a well known risk factor for life-threatening illnesses and eating fatty foods can increase the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which is considered 'bad' for you. This type of cholesterol settles on the inside of arteries, which narrows the passageway for blood, reports the Express.
This, combined with other fatty materials in blood can result in cholesterol sticking to artery walls, which if ruptured could cause serious problems. When fatty material breaks from the wall, a blood clot forms to 'heal' the artery, which can cause a stroke if it blocks bloody supply to the brain.
If the supply of blood to the heart is prevented, meanwhile, a heart attack occurs. Ways to help prevent high cholesterol include a healthy diet and exercise, but research published by ScienceDirect suggests two supplements could prove beneficial to the body too.
