India, May 3 -- Cholesterol is one of the most prevalent health conditions today, with at least 25 - 30% of urban adults suffering from high cholesterol. Some people say that cooking oil is good for your cholesterol, while others claim that ghee is the better choice. So what is the actual truth?

Understanding Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a type of lipid or fat substance naturally found in your blood. It is required by the body for cell building and repair, the production of bile for the digestion of fats, and the production of several hormones such as oestrogen, testosterone, and cortisol, according to Dr. Rainer Bockmann.

Cholesterol can be classified into three broad categories: low-density lipoprotein [LDL] cholesterol, high-density l...