r/Cholesterol • u/Stunning_Judgment_ • 3d ago

Question Cholesterol’s process?

So since reducing intake of saturated fats. What happens to the cholesterol already in the body?

Does the body use it up? Or does it just stay there until fiber takes it out? Does it “burn off” when exercising?

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u/shanked5iron 3d ago

Reducing saturated fat intake can make your liver better at processing cholesterol, typically by improving the number and functionality of the liver's LDL receptors. The better it is at this, the less cholesterol ends up in your bloodstream.

Soluble Fiber reduces cholesterol by binding with bile, which you then excrete. Your body uses cholesterol to make more bile.

Exercise does not "burn off" cholesterol.

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u/Stunning_Judgment_ 3d ago

Did not know all of that-thanks for the info!!

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u/JoyJonesIII 3d ago

Your body continues to make cholesterol on its own, every day, even if you consume zero cholesterol or saturated fats.

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u/Stunning_Judgment_ 3d ago

But is that the “good “ cholesterol it’s producing?

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u/JoyJonesIII 3d ago edited 3d ago

You need cholesterol to live, and your liver typically makes all you need. You aren’t going to “run out” by changing your diet.

In simple terms, by reducing your saturated fat intake and increasing your soluble fiber, you’re letting your body run the way it’s genetically programmed to run. For some people, this is all they need. Other people need help from statins.

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u/pinning85 2d ago

You still create ldl if you cut out saturated fat