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What Is Cholesterol ?

Cholesterol is a fatty substance in blood.that is essential to human life because it is instrumental in building and repairing cells, the production of sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone, converting bile acids to aid in digestion of food and the production of vitamin D. Cholesterol is manufactured by the liver and other organs and consumed via animal fat. In the human body large amounts of it are found in brain and nerve tissue.....read more

Good Cholesterol

Also known as HDL cholesterol it is

emphasised more now by the medical profession. Research has consistently shown that adequate HDL levels have a protective effect on people’s cardiovascular health... read more

Bad Cholesterol

Also known as LDL cholesterol, it can stick to the walls of arteries and veins.These plaque deposits can block blood flow to the heart or brain, leading to heart disease, heart attack or stroke.... read more

Healthy Cholesterol Level

What is a healthy cholesterol level? It is measured in milligrams per deciliter of blood (mg/dL). Once you know your total level, then you need to go further and find out what is your HDL level..... read more

LDL Cholesterol

Also known as bad cholesterol, LDL (low density lipoprotein) is the type that is found in saturated fats and when levels in the body are too high, can cause heart disease...... read more

HDL Cholesterol

HDL, also known as good cholesterol, is the type that is found in unsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. About one-third to one-fourth of all blood cholesterol is carried by high density lipoprotein (HDL). It is known as good because a high level of it seems to protect against heart attack...... read more

Diet For Lowering Cholesterol

This diet can help you lower cholesterol levels and avoid the risk of heart disease. Most cholesterol in your body is made by your liver from saturated fat in your diet, but some also comes from foods such as eggs, meats and dairy products.....read more

Cholesterol Drugs

Also known as statins, they are widely prescribed and it is important to know the facts as the subject is an area of science that is changing rapidly as new research is carried out....... read more

Lowering Cholesterol Naturally

Natural alternatives, herbal supplements and changes to diet and lifestyle may be tried as an alternative to the statin drugs and can be very effective to lower cholesterol levels naturally...read more

Home Cholesterol Test

This test is important and can save you time and money. Home Access provides a safe convenient and quick way for you to test your cholesterol levels and take care of your health at home....... read more

Lipoproteins

Just like oil and water, cholesterol (which is fatty) and blood (which is watery) do not mix, lipoproteins enable it to be transported in the blood........ read more

Heart Disease

The heart pumps blood around the body carrying oxygen and other nutrients to the areas that need it. When this process is interrupted, or does not work properly, serious illness and even death can result......... read more

Atherosclerosis

In atherosclerosis, some plaques can grow large enough to reduce the blood's flow through an artery significantly....... read more

Fats

Some fats are essential to our health. The reason that fats have a bad name is because saturated fats are a major cause of coronary heart disease. But this does not mean that all are bad......... read more

Triglycerides

Triglycerides, are a form of fat . Triglycerides are chains of high-energy fatty acids and provide much of the energy needed for cells to function.........read more

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