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Reduce Cholesterol
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. It is 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
Latest Cholesterol News
Find out about the latest research, developments and news .. Read More
Latest Reduce Cholesterol News
Cholesterol intake not just as school
Found on 30 Jul 2010 20:32 GMT
While school canteens are going healthy, researchers have found that children are taking in more cholesterol and less dietary fibre on the days they are not at school.
Cholesterol screening recommended for all children
Found on 30 Jul 2010 12:19 GMT
Screening only children with a family history of premature cardiovascular disease could miss about a third of youths with high LDL cholesterol, a study says.
Pump up good cholesterol
Found on 28 Jul 2010 09:16 GMT
What should I do to raise my HDL cholesterol besides get more omega-3 fatty acids in my diet? A. You may think we've gone off the deep end by suggesting raising your cholesterol to lower it, but the higher your good HDL is, the less trouble your lousy LDL cholesterol may be. It's extra important ...
Link Between Depression, Cholesterol May Differ by Gender
Found on 28 Jul 2010 07:22 GMT
Title: Link Between Depression, Cholesterol May Differ by Gender Category: Health News Created: 7/26/2010 2:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 7/27/2010
VAP test finds cholesterol problems standard test misses
Found on 29 Jul 2010 02:12 GMT
The technology that takes cholesterol testing to the next level was born at UAB.
