4/17/07
Make Sure you Have a Normal Level of Cholesterol in the Blood
Author: Groshan Fabiola
Cholesterol is a fat produced by the liver and is very important in the proper functioning of the organism and along with triglycerides it contributes to cell forming, protecting nerves, creating energy and creating hormones. The level of cholesterol depends mostly on the production assured by the liver but the cholesterol that comes from food is also important in the balance. If one person has a high level of cholesterol in the blood it is exposed to heart problems and strokes. Mostly the people aged over 40 are at risk of developing high levels of cholesterol in the blood, and especially men are exposed to this risk.
Scientists have classified the cholesterol in two ways the low density lipoprotein LDL which is bad for the organism and the high density lipoprotein HDL which is good for our body.
The low density lipoproteins make sure that the cholesterol gets to the body. The high density lipoproteins are charged with removing the cholesterol from the blood stream and carrying back to the liver. So, if the total level of cholesterol in your body is high due to low density lipoproteins this means that you are at risk of having a stroke or heart attack. You the high level is due to high density lipoproteins you can relax because this does not expose you to such a high risk.
By following an active lifestyle and a proper diet people can lower the level of LDL and increase the level of HDL this way protecting themselves from atherosclerosis and strokes.
When analyzing the blood test results the doctor will see the level of HDL, LDL and total cholesterol in the blood. It is ideal to have the total cholesterol level less than 5mmol/l, but it is dangerous to have it at over 7mmol/l.
High levels of cholesterol might appear in those who are inactive, have diabetes, who are overweight, and who have a family history of such problem, those who are over 40 and are men and who eat a lot of fatty foods and drink alcohol more than recommended.
Especially those who have suffered a heart attack, a bypass surgery, or of angina pectoris should check out their cholesterol level from time to time and try to keep the level below 5mmol/l.
It seems that cholesterol level is influenced by genes, by other diseases like reduced metabolism, diabetes, and kidney diseases. Also, people who are living in the northern European countries seem to have a higher level of cholesterol than those who live in southern Europe.
High cholesterol levels do not give any symptoms. What the patient can feel are the symptoms of the cardiovascular diseases caused by the high level of cholesterol.
The cardiovascular system is affected by cholesterol due to the fact that the arteries get blocked by the accumulation of cholesterol. The cholesterol ends up forming a plaque which will obstruct the arteries and block the blood flow. This means that the heart is at risk of not being irrigated any more and so the heart attack produces. The same thing can happen inside the brain. If one of the arteries that irrigate the brain is blocked, the cerebral vascular accident, also known as stroke will occur.
Some of the symptoms of cardiovascular disease are: angina pectoris which is present before the myocardial infarct; leg pain or exertion can be present due to the intermittent claudication.
There can be made some lifestyle changes in order to reduce the level of cholesterol: give up smoking, keep a healthy diet, meaning that you have to eat lots of vegetable, fruits, and low fat meat and be active. A little bit of alcohol is indicated as it reduces the effects of the LDL but is taken in high quantities it can do a lot of damage to the liver and will increase the level of cholesterol.
It is best to check the level of the cholesterol at the hospital because the doctor will correlate the results with the blood pressure, kidney function, age and habits, like smoking or drinking alcohol. Before the blood test you might be asked not to eat for at least 12 hours in order not to influence the blood test results if eating. Only drinking water is allowed.
The doctor will try to reduce the high level of cholesterol by suggesting some life changes to the patient at first. These consist out of a diet, of exercising, loosing weight and giving up the bad habits like smoking and drinking alcohol. If by these methods there will be no improvements the doctor will prescribe the patient some oral medication like statins. If the treatment based on statins gives muscle pain than a non-statin treatment must be instituted, like the Ezetrol treatment.
For greater resources on cholesterol please review http://www.cholesterol-info-guide.com/high-cholesterol.htm or http://www.cholesterol-info-guide.com/low-cholesterol-diet.htm
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Author: Groshan Fabiola
Cholesterol is a fat produced by the liver and is very important in the proper functioning of the organism and along with triglycerides it contributes to cell forming, protecting nerves, creating energy and creating hormones. The level of cholesterol depends mostly on the production assured by the liver but the cholesterol that comes from food is also important in the balance. If one person has a high level of cholesterol in the blood it is exposed to heart problems and strokes. Mostly the people aged over 40 are at risk of developing high levels of cholesterol in the blood, and especially men are exposed to this risk.
Scientists have classified the cholesterol in two ways the low density lipoprotein LDL which is bad for the organism and the high density lipoprotein HDL which is good for our body.
The low density lipoproteins make sure that the cholesterol gets to the body. The high density lipoproteins are charged with removing the cholesterol from the blood stream and carrying back to the liver. So, if the total level of cholesterol in your body is high due to low density lipoproteins this means that you are at risk of having a stroke or heart attack. You the high level is due to high density lipoproteins you can relax because this does not expose you to such a high risk.
By following an active lifestyle and a proper diet people can lower the level of LDL and increase the level of HDL this way protecting themselves from atherosclerosis and strokes.
When analyzing the blood test results the doctor will see the level of HDL, LDL and total cholesterol in the blood. It is ideal to have the total cholesterol level less than 5mmol/l, but it is dangerous to have it at over 7mmol/l.
High levels of cholesterol might appear in those who are inactive, have diabetes, who are overweight, and who have a family history of such problem, those who are over 40 and are men and who eat a lot of fatty foods and drink alcohol more than recommended.
Especially those who have suffered a heart attack, a bypass surgery, or of angina pectoris should check out their cholesterol level from time to time and try to keep the level below 5mmol/l.
It seems that cholesterol level is influenced by genes, by other diseases like reduced metabolism, diabetes, and kidney diseases. Also, people who are living in the northern European countries seem to have a higher level of cholesterol than those who live in southern Europe.
High cholesterol levels do not give any symptoms. What the patient can feel are the symptoms of the cardiovascular diseases caused by the high level of cholesterol.
The cardiovascular system is affected by cholesterol due to the fact that the arteries get blocked by the accumulation of cholesterol. The cholesterol ends up forming a plaque which will obstruct the arteries and block the blood flow. This means that the heart is at risk of not being irrigated any more and so the heart attack produces. The same thing can happen inside the brain. If one of the arteries that irrigate the brain is blocked, the cerebral vascular accident, also known as stroke will occur.
Some of the symptoms of cardiovascular disease are: angina pectoris which is present before the myocardial infarct; leg pain or exertion can be present due to the intermittent claudication.
There can be made some lifestyle changes in order to reduce the level of cholesterol: give up smoking, keep a healthy diet, meaning that you have to eat lots of vegetable, fruits, and low fat meat and be active. A little bit of alcohol is indicated as it reduces the effects of the LDL but is taken in high quantities it can do a lot of damage to the liver and will increase the level of cholesterol.
It is best to check the level of the cholesterol at the hospital because the doctor will correlate the results with the blood pressure, kidney function, age and habits, like smoking or drinking alcohol. Before the blood test you might be asked not to eat for at least 12 hours in order not to influence the blood test results if eating. Only drinking water is allowed.
The doctor will try to reduce the high level of cholesterol by suggesting some life changes to the patient at first. These consist out of a diet, of exercising, loosing weight and giving up the bad habits like smoking and drinking alcohol. If by these methods there will be no improvements the doctor will prescribe the patient some oral medication like statins. If the treatment based on statins gives muscle pain than a non-statin treatment must be instituted, like the Ezetrol treatment.
For greater resources on cholesterol please review http://www.cholesterol-info-guide.com/high-cholesterol.htm or http://www.cholesterol-info-guide.com/low-cholesterol-diet.htm
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For greater resources on cholesterol please review http://www.cholesterol-info-guide.com/high-cholesterol.htm or http://www.cholesterol-info-guide.com/low-cholesterol-diet.htm
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