DRUGS WITH INTERACTION
CHOLESTEROL-LOWERING DRUGS WITH INTERACTION GOOD CHOLESTEROL Cholesterol is needed in many important places in the human body. In addition to its function as a stabilizer of the cell membrane, the body's production of essential hormones is worth mentioning. These hormones, made up of cholesterol, are the sex hormones such as progesterone, testosterone, and estradiol. They have diverse effects on muscle building, the menstrual cycle, reproduction, and, in general, sexual function. Cholesterol is formed in the adrenal glands, which are vital for our functioning. The body's cortisol for regulating blood sugar and the dampening function of the immune system and aldosterone, with the help of which blood pressure and salt excretion are adjusted, are produced primarily in the adrenal cortex. Furthermore, the bile acids for fat absorption in the small intestine consist of cholesterol structures. Finally, the starting substance for vitamin D3 formation should be mentioned: 7-deh...