Author: P. Mehta URL:
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Blood Cholesterol is produced by our body for several purposes. In some
people it is produced more than is required by our body, especially when the
diet contains saturated fats. Saturated fats in the diet force the body to
make too much cholesterol. The cholesterol may become high when our diet is
rich in saturated fats that are found only in animal products. Plant foods
do not contain any cholesterol, but the animal foods are loaded with
cholesterol and fats. Most of the fast foods are very rich in fats,
monounsaturated fats. If you eat lot of meats and fast foods, then the
chances are that you have high cholesterol. You should get your blood
cholesterol checked. Remember that without your blood cholesterol report,
you can not know if you have high cholesterol.
Blood cholesterol can be both good and bad. There are two types of
cholesterol: LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol & HDL (high density
lipoprotein) cholesterol. The LDL cholesterol is known as "bad cholesterol"
because it gets deposited on the walls of the arteries as plaque, and
restricting the flow of the blood. The HDL cholesterol, known as the "good
cholesterol" helps remove the plaque from the arteries. Both the types of
cholesterol are produced by our body for certain functions and are always
present in our blood. The problem arises when the cholesterol is produced
more than is required by our body. The following are the desirable levels of
cholesterol in adults:
Total Cholesterol: below 200 mg/dl
LDL cholesterol: less than 130 mg/dL
HDL cholesterol: more than 35mg/dL
HDL cholesterol of less than 35mg/dL is a risk factor for heart disease,
even if your total cholesterol is within limits. Both LDL and HDL
cholesterol can be improved with regular exercise and eating low fat
cholesterol friendly foods.
To take better care of your heart and reducing your risk for heart
attack, you must understand the complete facts about cholesterol and how to
control cholesterol. Note that you do not always need to take medication for
controlling your cholesterol. There are several natural heart friendly foods
that are good for controlling cholesterol without any medication. Good
eating habits and some exercise can control your cholesterol and
triglycerides naturally.
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