While it was once thought that all dietary cholesterol would lead to heart disease because of the effects of LDL and VLDL on the arteries and heart. However, we now know that cholesterol is needed for the healthy functioning of the body and is made in the liver and other organs (even if a person eats a diet completely devoid of cholesterol containing foods). In fact, the amount of dietary cholesterol in a person’s diet has actually been found to be of less importance to blood cholesterol levels than the amount of trans fats consumed.