High cholesterol is especially dangerous if the proportion of LDL cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein) is too high. This is often accompanied by poor nutrition and obesity, and many sufferers already suffer from diabetes.

If the elevated cholesterol level persists for a long time, fat deposits form on the vessel walls, which significantly increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. If you want to lower your cholesterol levels, you should only enjoy some foods in moderation. These include, above all, those that contain unhealthy fatty acids such as trans fats.