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Many People Who Ignore Cholesterol Risk Heart Attack Probability.


Many people who ignore cholesterol, risk a heart attack because there is a lot of confusion surrounding cholesterol.



Firstly, there are two types (amazingly nicknamed “good” & “bad”).



Secondly, although our bodies manufacture cholesterol, it is also contained in some of the foods we eat.


So let’s simplify the whole subject and explain what you need to do to reduce high cholesterol and heart attack risk.


Due to the publicity surrounding cholesterol, you may be surprised to discover that without cholesterol your body wouldn't function!

It is vital in the creation of cell membranes, which is why our bodies produce it.


Cholesterol circulates in the blood stream in packages called lipoproteins and it is the levels of these lipoproteins (LDL & HDL) which are used to record cholesterol.

“Bad Cholesterol“

LDL Low-Density Lipoprotein (less desirable lipoprotein) carries cholesterol from the liver to the cells.

If supply exceeds demand it can lead to harmful build-up of cholesterol.


Remember:

Ignore Cholesterol - Risk Heart Attack!



“Good Cholesterol“

HDL High-Density Lipoprotein (highly desirable lipoprotein) carries cholesterol away from the cells and back to the liver, where it's either broken down or excreted.

Total cholesterol is a combination of the LDL & HDL.

An example of the guidelines for a healthy individual is: -

Total cholesterol: less than 5.0mmol/l

and

LDL cholesterol: less than 3.0mmol/l

An example of the guidelines for an individual at risk is: -

Total cholesterol: less than 4.0mmol/l

and

LDL cholesterol: less than 2.0mmol/l

and

HDL cholesterol more than 1.15mmol/l

The recommendations of acceptable levels of cholesterol vary amongst the medical profession and also depends on a combination of factors, including

  • age
  • gender
  • family history of heart disease
  • whether someone smokes
  • is overweight
  • has diabetes
  • has high blood pressure
  • Your health professional will advise you on your specific target levels.


    One of the biggest misconceptions people have is that they should avoid foods that contain high levels of cholesterol, such as eggs, offal and shellfish.


    In fact only a small amount of the cholesterol in our bodies comes from cholesterol rich foods.

    The major source of high cholesterol is that our bodies are producing more than we need. The reason for this is the high amounts of saturated fats and trans fats in our diet, which our liver converts into cholesterol.

    Cholesterol levels can be reduced by lifestyles changes, but on their own they may not reduce it to an acceptable level, in which case medication may be recommended as well.

    You should not fall into the trap of thinking that because medication is keeping your cholesterol levels down, that you do not need to improve your lifestyle.

    The changes are simple and will help to reduce your cholesterol levels further and may result in lower doses of medication. They will also help in other areas of treating heart disease.

    Regular exercise and healthy eating both help to reduce cholesterol.

    Cut down on fats, especially trans fats and saturated fats, which are the major contributory factors affecting high cholesterol

    Garlic, soya, oats, and corn have been found to help as has selenium.

    You may not have any signs or symptoms of high cholesterol, so you must have cholesterol levels checked at least every two years.


    It’s Your Heart. It’s Your Life.

    It’s Your Choice.



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    "And if you have high cholesterol, you would feel the same as if you had low cholesterol because there are no side effects, no symptoms of having high cholesterol."


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