Cholesterol is a soft fatty substance that is produced by the liver and also obtained from food substances such as dairy products, eggs (egg yolk is rich in cholesterol), meat and poultry. Cholesterol is a vital substance in the body for the normal functioning of various cells and tissues. However, cholesterol in high amounts (hypercholesterolemia) can get accumulated in the blood vessels and disrupt their functions. In general, the cholesterol in the body is transported from and to the liver by certain proteins and based on that two main types have been named: low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL). The LDL is termed as ‘bad cholesterol’ as they carry cholesterol from the liver to the cells and HDL is termed as the ‘good cholesterol’ as they return the extra cholesterol to the liver for breakdown.1