[guide.chat] Cholesterol
- From: "Harold Kitching" <harold.kitching01@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:23:50 +0100
High cholesterol.
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood. It's mainly made in the
body, and plays an essential role in how every cell in the body works. However,
too much cholesterol in the blood can increase your risk of cardiovascular
disease.
High cholesterol is one of the main risk factors for heart disease
Cholesterol is a fatty substance which is found in the blood. It is mainly made
in the body. Cholesterol plays an essential role in how every cell in the body
works. However, too much cholesterol in the blood can increase your risk of
heart problems. LDL cholesterol and HDL cholesterol.
Cholesterol is carried around the body by proteins. These combinations of
cholesterol and proteins are called lipoproteins. There are two main types of
lipoproteins:
LDL (low-density lipoprotein) is the harmful type of cholesterol
HDL (high-density lipoprotein) is a protective type of cholesterol
Having too much harmful cholesterol in your blood can increase your risk of
getting cardiovascular disease. The risk is particularly high if you have a
high level of LDL cholesterol and a low level of HDL cholesterol.
Podcast - Five things you can do to lower your cholesterol. Triglycerides.
What is high cholesterolTriglycerides are another type of fatty substance in
the blood. They're found in foods such as dairy products, meat and cooking
oils. They can also be produced in the body, either by the body's fat stores or
in the liver.
People who are very overweight, eat a lot of fatty and sugary foods, or drink
too much alcohol are more likely to have a high triglyceride level. People with
high triglyceride levels have a greater risk of developing cardiovascular
disease. than people with lower levels. What causes high cholesterol?.
A common cause of high blood cholesterol levels is eating too much saturated
fat.
However, some people have high blood cholesterol even though they eat a healthy
diet. For example, they may have inherited a condition called familial
hyperlipidaemia (FH).
The cholesterol which is found in some foods such as eggs, liver, kidneys and
some types of seafood eg. prawns, does not usually make a great contribution to
the level of cholesterol in your blood. It's much more important that you eat
foods that are low in saturated fat. How can I reduce my cholesterol level?.
Cut down on saturated fats.
To help reduce your cholesterol level, you need to cut down on saturated fats.
and instead use unsaturated fats such as olive, rapeseed or sunflower oilds
and spreads. You should also reduce the total amount of fat you eat. Eat oily
fish regularly.
Oily fish provides the richest source of a particular type of polyunsaturated
fat known as omega-3. Omega-3 from oily fish can help to lower blood
triglyceride levels, helps prevent the blood from clotting, and can also help
to regulate the heart rhythm. Eat a high-fibre diet.
Foods that are high in soluble fibre. such as oats, beans, pulses, lentils,
nuts, fruits and vegetables, can help lower cholesterol. Do regular physical
activity.
This can help increase your HDL cholesterol (the 'protective' type of
cholesterol).Will eating sterol-enriched foods help reduce my cholesterol
level?.
There is evidence to show that substances called plant sterols and stanols.
may help reduce cholesterol levels when 2g per day is regularly consumed. They
are added to certain foods including margarines, spreads, soft cheeses and
yoghurts. However, if you have been told by your doctor that you need to reduce
your cholesterol levels, you can do this through changing your diet without
using special products.
If you decide to use these products you should follow the manufacturer's
instrcutions on the amounts needed to provide you with 2g a day. And remember
they are not a substitute for a heart healthy diet or a replacement for
cholesterol lowering drugs.I've heard that eating too many eggs can raise your
cholesterol - how many can I eat?.
For most people there is currently no limit on the number of eggs that you can
eat in a week. However, because the recommendation has changed over the years,
it's often a common source of confusion.
In the past a restriction on eggs was recommended because we thought that foods
high in cholesterol (including liver, kidneys and shellfish, as well as eggs)
could have an impact on cholesterol levels in the body.
However, as research in this area has developed, so has our understanding of
how foods that contain cholesterol affect people's heart health.
For most people, the amount of saturated fat they eat has much more of an
impact on their cholesterol than eating foods that contain cholesterol, like
eggs and shellfish. So unless you have been advised otherwise by your doctor or
dietician, if you like eggs, they can be included as part of a balanced and
varied diet.Will I need to take medication?.
Whether you need to take cholesterol-lowering drugs or not depends not just on
your total cholesterol, HDL and LDL levels, but also on your overall risk of
cardiovascular disease.
Cholesterol-lowering medicines such as statins. are prescribed for people who
are at greatest overall risk of suffering from cardiovascular disease.
Ali's decision to take statins
Learn about how Ali is trying to improve his cholesterol levels.
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