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Bust Your Way To A Healthy Cholesterol Level |
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Written by Dawn Robertshaw
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Page 1 of 2 It's very important to learn what Cholesterol is because it can be good or bad. Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in animal fats, whole milk, yolk of the egg, liver and kidney. It is also manufactured by your liver.
Despite its bad reputation, cholesterol is vital for health and is a component of most body tissues, including the brain, nervous system, liver and blood. However, it is carried by lipoprotiens as solid fat in our blood and it leads to clogged arteries causing strokes and heart attacks.
There are two types of cholesterol. HDL (high-density lipoproteins) cholesterol is called "good" cholesterol because it helps remove the "bad" LDL (low-density lipoproteins) cholesterol from the blood. LDL cholesterol is the type that sticks to the artery walls and causes cardiovascular problems. You can lower the risk of heart related aliments and other health hazards by simply regulating your cholesterol level. It’s important to check the risk factors, which can build up your cholesterol level as it should be kept in the healthy limits. People who are at no risk of coronary heart disease have their total cholesterol levels in 150 to 160 mg/dl and a LDL cholesterol levels below 80 mg/dl.
A healthy diet low in saturated fat and rich in soy protein helps lower cholesterol and may help reduce the risk of heart disease.
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