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Cholesterol and How It Affects You
Do you know everything required to monitor your heart's health? Many people assume that cholesterol itself is bad, but in reality the body produces some good cholesterol that is necessary for producing cell membranes, hormones and regulating other natural processes. The key to a healthy life is to strike a balance when it comes to fats and cholesterol levels.
The bad cholesterol you've probably heard so much about is called Low Density Lipoprotein. The good type goes bad when it stops transporting and oxidizes from exposure to free radicals, leading to conditions like atherosclerosis. If you have 160mg or more of LDL per day, then you have a high level of harmful cholesterol. By contrast, high density Lipoprotein (or HDL) is known as "good cholesterol." It helps one-fourth to one-third of blood cholesterol to be carried from the arteries to the liver by HDL. Doctors recommend that you have more than 40mg of HDL to lower your risk of heart disease.
There is one more thing you should be monitoring as you age, aside from cholesterol, and that is high triglycerides, which is the chemical form of fat calories that is converted into energy or gets stored in the body for later. High triglyceride levels contribute to heart disease, strokes and diabetes, but the bad news is that there are no early symptoms. Therefore, doctors recommend that you get regular check ups to detect abnormalities in your metabolism before it's too late.
Did you know that some foods can actually lower your cholesterol? Foods high in fiber, like cereals, are one of those magical foods. Vegetables, whole grains, omega-3 fat found in walnuts and fish oil, monosaturated fat found in olive oil and 2 grams of sterol per day, which is found in supplements like Cholest-Off, will help you move that bad cholesterol out of your body as quickly as it came in.
As we become older there are critical numbers that begin to weigh to a great extent upon us. We have to worry about our blood pressure, weight and our cholesterol level. Things we may have ignored our entire lives now suddenly have great importance. But these are things that should not have been ignored. A lifetime of misuse on the body yields only damaging things when left unchecked.
Your cholesterol level is absolutely chief if you wish to remain in good health and your body functioning in good order. High levels has the ability to lead lead to heart attacks and stroke, both of these things you do not want to have to deal with. Being mindful in regards to your cholesterol level is not just for the elderly. It is something both young and old must worry and be cognisant of if they hope to to lead a healthy lifestyle. In this article we will go over the basics of cholesterol and hopefully you will realize how essential a healthy level is to your body and peace of mind.
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a lipid that is found in the bloodstream of humans and all animals. It can be there from two different sources. The first source is your body itself. The body naturally produces cholesterol. The second source of cholesterol is the food that we eat. It may surprise you to know that not all cholesterol is bad for you. There is good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. But you have to know the difference if you want to protect your health and your heart.
What types of medicines are given for high cholesterol?
Obviously the first choice of physicians is exercise and a healthy diet low in trans fats. But when that does not work or there is a high level of LDL present then medications must be brought in to help. There are many different types of medicines currently being used to treat high cholesterol. The goal of each type of medicine is to lower the amount of LDL present in the blood stream and to help remove blockage and build up that has occurred. Some of these medicines are statins, bile acid resins, and nicotinic acid and fibric acid derivatives.
How is the obstruction from the arteries withdrawn?
The first stage is through medicines but if there is a life-threatening constricting or occlusion in the artery or blood vessel then a slightly more intrusive procedure is needed. The actual functions might change however one common method is done through the use of a balloon angioplasty. The mechanical device is inserted into the artery and navigated to the blockage where the plaque build up has occurred. The balloon is then inflated to clear the passage. Nowadays the operation is minimally invasive and most patients are able to going home that day.
What is the normal range for a healthy cholesterol level?
The American Heart Association has guidelines established for what is considered a healthy range of cholesterol levels. A total cholesterol level of 200 mg/dL is considered to be a desirable level since it puts you at a lower risk of having heart disease. Here is the trick though. It is not just about total cholesterol. Your HDL levels should be over 60 mg/dL and your LDL should be lower than 100 mg/dL. Mg/dL means it is measured in milligrams per deciliter of blood.
To find out additional information Zocor Cholesterol Medicine with more helpful material at Cholesterol Chart in addition to Symptoms Of High Cholesterol
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