How old is "cholesterol"?

Answer by  swolgamott (9)

The steroid cholesterol is an important item within a mammal. Cholesterol was realized as a compound in 1769 when it was found in gallstones. It was named in 1815. It wasn't until the mid 50's that improper levels of cholesterol gained momentum as a possible cause of heart disease and other cardiovascular issues.

Answer by  madlambe (197)

Cholesterol was first discovered in 1929. It wasnt until the 1950's however that it was discovered to have an impact on our health.

Answer by  jlaird (190)

Cholesterol was originally discovered in the 1770s. There weren't any real developments til the 1900s. Cholesterol medicine was first approved in the US (by the FDA) in the 1980s.