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Cholesterol is one of the significant elements in the body. Produced in the liver, it is a yellowish fatty substance which performs functions such as transportation of fat, providing defense mechanism, protecting red blood cells and muscular membrane of the body. Cholesterol is also produced from the food which is consumed. The normal level of cholesterol varies between 150 – 200 mg per 100 ml, an increase in which, results in high cholesterol. The most common symptoms of high blood cholesterol are general fatigue, excess sweating and feel of uneasiness, pain and heaviness in chest area and breathlessness. Excessive smoking and alcohol consumption, eating high fat diet, obesity and heredity factors are some of the causes for high cholesterol. However, high cholesterol can be controlled at home using certain home remedies.

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Basically, there are two forms of cholesterol: the Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and the High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL). The former refers to the bad type of cholesterol that is known to clog the personal blood vessels, thus, rising the risk for a heart attack or a heart disease. Studies show that a diet that is high in soaking wet fat is a main dietary cause of a raised LDL cholesterol level.

The final, on the other hand, is the good type of cholesterol that helps clear LDL cholesterol out of the blood stream, thus, reducing the risk for any heart illness. Researches have shown that a diet rich in fruit and vegetables along with average stages of omega-3 from fish oil greatly helps raise HDL cholesterol levels. Although diet is the major reason for having high cholesterol stages, experts agree that factors for example genetics, lack of exercise or regular physical activity, obesity, unhealthy lifestyle such as unnecessary drinking and smoking, hormones, and varying high and low cholesterol degrees can activate the sudden increase of cholesterol levels in the body.

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Do squids (seafood) own glorious cholesterol content within it? ?
I do know that prawns have high cholesterol Prawns, calamari (squid), shrimps and caviar are adjectives high in dietary cholesterol, which does own a cholesterol raising effect, but not as much as saturated oil does. When eating these foods, do so in moderation and avoid have…

Do Statins assist Raise the angelic cholesterol, -as capably as help out lower the discouraging cholesterol?
I was thinking I read that statins cause our bodies (livers) not to produce/ make Both good cholesterol as well as impossible cholesterol. Now I just read advertisement almost: Crestor (i may have mispelled this); If I’ve remembered correctly -the…

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The chances are pretty good that during your last social lunch outing none of your friends asked you what your ratio HDL LDL was. On the other hand if they were aware that you may have struggled for years with high cholesterol they might have inquired about your cholesterol levels. Part of the reason for this is that while everyone has at least heard of high cholesterol, few outside the medical community actually know much about the lipoprotein carriers HDL (high density lipoproteins) and LDL (low density lipoproteins) and even fewer recognize the importance of the ratio HDL LDL. In this article we will briefly describe each one and then explain why the ratio HDL LDL is so important for cardiovascular health.

Generally, when 20 milliliters of blood is taken to perform a cholesterol test it is zipped of to the lab where a technician counts the cholesterol particles. The results will come back looking like this: 230 mg/dl.. Translation: you have 230 milligrams of total cholesterol in every deciliter (1/10th of a liter) of blood. Nothing is mentioned about those pesky LDL molecules (bad cholesterol) or HDL (good cholesterol). The truth of the matter is that if the ratio HDL LDL is out whack but your overall cholesterol reading is good you may be under the false assumption that all is well, when really it isn’t. Continue reading →

Obesity is included into the most dangerous and deathly disease, for it can cause several kinds of diseases, which can lead the sufferer to permanent paralysis, and even death. And unfortunately, obesity is somewhat getting more and more popular these past few years, for some reasons. But the main and ultimate reason of obesity is modern and unhealthy life style. In this modern life, people are now well acquainted with so-called stress at work, which can cause the body circulation does not work properly.

Hence, it can cause fat and other dangerous substances cannot be processed well. Other cause of obesity is the instant and fast food available nowadays. People with thigh work schedule cannot surely prepare their own food, so they are buying and consuming fast food, all the time; on breakfast, lunch, and even on dinner. Fact is, fast food can be very much dangerous for they consist of much oil, much fat, less fiber, and fewer vitamins. Hence, many people are now suffering from obesity; what these people does not seem to know is that obesity can cause many dangerous and common diseases. Here they are. Continue reading →

Can a medication like Zoloft cause increase bad cholesterol levels? This seems to be the question everyone is asking lately. It is a drug for other disorders not related to cholesterol. This is why it is rather awkward to associate Zoloft with cholesterol levels. This is a drug prescribed to patients suffering from chronic depression. In some cases it can be used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder and panic attacks. This drug was very effective in that matter; it is considered to work better than its competitors.

Zoloft is known for its very mild side effects which consist of diarrhea, insomnia, nausea, and other sexual side effects. This made it very popular among its users. However, what were mentioned are only observable symptoms. Little do they know that the more serious symptom lurks behind what we see unnoticed. In recent studies, it was noticed that those patients taking Zoloft for depression showed signs of increases in their bad cholesterol levels. This raised awareness about it since it was believed that there is no connection between Zoloft and cholesterol rise. Studies are now being conducted to get to the bottom of this issue.

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Triglycerides are early stage fats made up of one molecule of glycerin and three molecules of fat. Some triglycerides are necessary for providing energy, building cholesterol, and building fatty tissue but very high triglyceride levels are dangerous, and can greatly increase a person’s risk of heart attack or stroke.

Triglycerides are acquired through externally through diet and internally produced by the liver using carbohydrates, alcohol, and some of the cholesterol in food. The normal ratio is approximately 95 percent from foods and 5 percent internally. Nevertheless there are circumstances that can skew these ratios and produce dangerously high triglycerides.

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Doctors almost always instruct to fast before going in for a blood cholesterol test. You need to fast in the correct manner if you have scheduled a blood cholesterol test. It’s always a good idea to check with your doctor as well as the lab where you’ll have the blood work done about any specific instructions for the pre-test fasting.

Follow these tips and you will not mess up your test:

1. Keep track of what you’ve been eating in the few weeks before the blood cholesterol test if you know much in advance when you’d be doing the blood test. If your blood test is part of a life insurance medical exam, stay away from red meat, fried foods and other high fat and high cholesterol foods.

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How long to lower cholesterol is a curious question that has a number of different answers depending on the risk factors and lifestyle choices a person makes. Amazingly bad cholesterol can fluctuate in either direction by as much as 10 percent on any given day and by as much as 30 percent in only a matter of weeks. This is one of the many reasons why cardiologists suggest having a blood lipid profile done every five years if you are 20 or older, and annually if you fall into one of the high risk categories for heart attack or stroke.

Normal amounts of blood cholesterol are not dangerous. In fact cholesterol is necessary for healthy cell and muscle function. As a general rule if your cholesterol drops below a certain level your muscles with start to ache. This is one of the complaints often heard from users of popular cholesterol lowering medications.

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If you want to lower your cholesterol, you need to have a well-thought of exercise routine. For best results, it should be done on a day to day basis. A lot of people have trouble with this, because life has so many demands Fortunately, there are great tips you can follow to fit an exercise routine in your life even if you have a lot of things to do.

1. Starting the Routine

   If it has been a while since you have exercised, start slow. Don’t leap into an intense schedule all at once. You will want to work yourself up to a five times a week. If you start an exercise program too quickly, you can end up burnt out and even in pain. The best thing to do is talk to your doctor about any health problems that you have, and what type of exercise program will be right for your personal condition. Think about working out like another appointment you would have. Schedule times like you would a doctor’s appointment or a trip to the dentist. Also, schedule different activities and exercises for yourself during the week, so that you don’t get bored with repetition.

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