cholesterol

Good and bad Oils can make or break your constituion. Cholesterol is a substance found in the bloodstream and the body's cells. It is considered an essential component of the body because it is used to produce cell membranes and hormones. The problem create when there is excess cholesterol in the blood. This contributes to coronary heart disease, increasing the chances of a stroke. Heredity, genetics, a sedentary lifestyle and faulty diet habits are some factors that contribute to the condition.

Triglycerides, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL or the good cholesterol). low-density lipoprotein (LDL or the bad cholesterol), very low-density lipoprotein(VLDL) are blood tests done to screen lipid (fatty substances in the blood) profiles. More than 45mg/dL of HDL is considered normal. Anything above 100mg/dL of LDL needs further evaluation from the physician.

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(The above content is a readed matter from some books.)

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