Lactic acid is a by-product of the process cells use to produce energy. As cells convert glucose to energy, they use oxygen. If there is not enough oxygen within the cell, the cell is still able to produce energy, but also produces lactic acid.

No single food causes high cholesterol. It depends on how much and how often you eat certain foods and how they fit within your overall diet plan.

Statin drugs such as Lipitor, Crestor and Zocor are among the most commonly prescribed drugs in the world. Doctors start patients on statins when total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol--the"bad" cholesterol--are too high.

Most parts of your body, with the exception of your stomach, intestines and a few other tissues, are meant to be alkaline, which means not acidic. Your blood, for example, is strictly maintained as an alkaline fluid because oxygen, nutrient and waste exchange occurs most efficiently in a basic environment.

Platelets are cell fragments that are present in blood. They help stop bleeding from skin wounds, ulcers and damaged and diseased organs. In healthy individuals, each milliliter of blood contains between 250,000 and 500,000 platelets, according to the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Histamine is a chemical compound present in the body that is formed and stored in cells called mast cells and basophiles. Histamine plays an important role in the immune system and is part of the body's protective mechanisms against foreign bodies or germs.

Muesli is regarded as a healthy breakfast cereal. It is available in packaged dry form or a freshly made mixture. Usually made up of oats, flakes, dried fruit and nuts, muesli offers several health benefits. Its ability to make you feel full and the nutrition it offers makes it an ideal morning meal.

CholestOff is a nonprescription dietary supplement promoted to maintain healthful blood cholesterol levels. MayoClinic.com reports that plant sterols and stanols, ingredients in CholestOff, can block your body's absorption of cholesterol. However, CholestOff, manufactured by Nature Made, is not approved by the U.S.

Dilation of the blood vessels within the eye gives the appearance of redness on the surface of the eye. Common causes of red eyes include extremely dry air, sun exposure, dust, foreign body and an allergic reaction.

The kidneys are responsible for filtering out toxins and excess waste in the body. They also help the body retain key nutrients that travel back to the tissues by way of the bloodstream. The kidneys regulate the water, sodium and electrolyte balance in the body, as well help prevent dehydration and bloating.

High cholesterol is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke, according to the American Heart Association. An accurate cholesterol test is important for identifying risk level.

If you have high cholesterol, one thing commonly recommended by doctors is to lose weight. But if you are underweight or are trying to gain muscle mass, this may not be the best plan. Fortunately, there are other ways to lower your cholesterol without losing weight.