 Just because they're there doesn't mean they're the cause. They're there to help. Cholesterol is not the cause. It's there to help. We all need cholesterol. We make 70% to 80% of our own cholesterol every day, no matter what we eat. Our bodies make it for a very important reason. Now, yes, there are genetically challenged people that have APO1B cholesterol, a small particle that can be an issue, but typically not.