How does cholesterol help the body?

Answer 1

Several ways:

1) It mediates the health and efficiency of cell membranes

2) Helps to regulate electrolyte balance

3) Essential for brain development and function

4) Stabilizes neurotransmitters

5) Helps maintain a healthy immune system

6) Required for the production of steroid hormones such as, estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, pregnenolone, adrenaline, cortisol and DHEA

In short, life would be pretty rough without it.