Basic Facts About Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a substance that is found in the lipids (fats) in your bloodstream and also in all of the cells in your body. It is a substance that is needed by your body to build cell membranes, certain hormones and is also used in other functions as well.
Not all cholesterol is bad, knowing the difference between good cholesterol and bad cholesterol and what you need to know about cholesterol and your diet can help to keep you healthy and your heart strong. There are three important things to do regarding you, your health and your cholesterol. The first is to know about cholesterol and the connection it has to your health, especially your heart health. The second thing to know about cholesterol is what your good and bad cholesterol levels are by going to your doctor and having them tested. Lastly, it is a good thing to get on a healthy diet to maintain good cholesterol levels and to maintain the proper level of daily exercise. Doing these 3 things regarding cholesterol will help you stay healthy and keep your heart strong.
Knowing all about cholesterol:
Cholesterol is a substance that is found in the lipids (fats) in your bloodstream and also in all of the cells in your body. It is a substance that is needed by your body to build cell membranes, certain hormones and is also used in other functions as well. When you have a high level of cholesterol in your bloodstream it may be an indication that you have a high risk for heart disease. Because cholesterol cannot be dissolved in the bloodstream it has to be carried along between cells by lipoproteins. There are several of these but the two we hear most about are the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and the high-density lipoprotein (HDL). You have probably heard of these names on TV commercials, while talking with neighbors or perhaps you have already had your levels checked and you know what your numbers are.
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Another determining factor regarding age and cholesterol risk as revealed by studies is that of how extensive the study is regarding variables other than age such as prebaseline cardiovascular events and whether or not follow-up was done and how many years after the testing. American family Physician, September 1, 2005 issue reported how the Cardiovascular Health Study was conducted by Psaty and associates.
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Knowing what your cholesterol levels are:
LDL cholesterol is called the "bad" cholesterol because it can slowly build up in the walls of the arteries that feed both the heart and the brain if there is too much of it. If you have a high LDL level you are at high risk for heart disease and if you have a low level of LDL you are at low risk for heart disease.
The HDL cholesterol is called the "good" cholesterol because a high HDL level protects you against a heart attack as it removes excess cholesterol from plaques and slows their growth. If you have a low level of HDL you are at high risk for heart disease and if you have a high level of HDL you have a low risk for heart disease.
Maintaining a healthy diet and proper daily exercise:
Your body produces approximately 1000 milligrams of cholesterol a day, which is one way you receive cholesterol in your body. The second way cholesterol enters your body is by the foods that you eat that contain cholesterol. Foods from animals contain cholesterol such as egg yolks, meat poultry, whole and reduced fat milk and dairy products as well as shellfish. Plant foods do not contain cholesterol. Foods such as nuts, grains, vegetables, seeds and fruits are plant foods. Newest Info on Cholesterol
09/03/2010
Miraculins Announces Completion of PREVU Skin Cholesterol Test Acquisition
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwire - Sept. 3, 2010) - Miraculins Inc. (TSX VENTURE:MOM), a medical diagnostic company focused on developing and commercializing diagnostic tests for unmet clinical needs, is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition from PreMD Inc. of all assets relating to the PREVU* Skin Cholesterol Test. PREVU* is a simple, non-invasive, inexpensive test that ...
Miraculins Announces Completion of PREVU Skin Cholesterol Test Acquisition
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Cholesterol: Junk food now can hurt you later
Young adults out there, take note: The occasional Big Mac, slice of pizza or ice cream cookie binge may be fine — but you'd be wise not to make a habit out of it.
Cholesterol: Junk food now can hurt you later
09/02/2010
Genzyme says drug lowers cholesterol
Genzyme Corp. has told a society of cardiologists that tests of its potential cholesterol drug, mipomersen, have yielded encouraging results. Cambridge-based Genzyme is collaborating on mipomersen with Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc. , of Carlsbad, Calif. Genzyme - Mipomersen - Cholesterol - Hypercholesterolemia - Isis Pharmaceuticals
Genzyme says drug lowers cholesterol
09/02/2010
Cholesterol: Junk food now can hurt you later
Young adults out there, take note: The occasional Big Mac, slice of pizza or ice cream cookie binge may be fine — but you'd be wise not to make a habit out of it.
Cholesterol: Junk food now can hurt you later
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