New Delhi, May 4 -- justify;">In a world filled with dietary advice, cholesterol often emerges as a source of confusion; making it one of the most misunderstood aspects of health and nutrition. A widespread misconception is that all cholesterol is harmful for health and is blamed for causing heart diseases.

Setting the record straight in an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Shilpa Vora, Chief R&D Officer at Marico Ltd., addressed these myths in an aim to empower readers to make informed dietary choices for a healthier heart-including choosing the right cooking oil to support better cholesterol management.

Clearing the air about cholesterol, Dr Shilpa Vora said, "It's not all bad, and it plays a bigger role than you might think. There are ...