Cholesterol

by feedme on July 8, 2008

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is a normal part of your blood and cells. You get cholesterol in two ways. You body makes some of it, and the remainder{/spin] comes from the foods that you eat. Cholesterol is an important part of a healthy body. When cholesterol levels get too high it is a major [spin]risk for heart disease and stroke.

Cholesterol is produced by the liver. This is then transported through the body to each cell. Excessive amounts are returned to the liver, but can also attach themselves to the walls of the arteries and cause heart disease. Despite this, cholesterol is vital for certain body functions, including membrane building, bile and hormone production, cell wall construction and the formation of sheaths for nerves. Nevertheless, excess is not good. High levels of bad cholesterol can also lead to gall stones, mental problems and even high blood pressure in some people.

Some experts advise lowering fats and high cholesterol foods through low cholesterol diets. However, simply lowering all cholesterol in a diet is bad for you because it can in fact increase the risk of heart disease and not necessarily aid in the safe loss of weight. Eating meals from healthy cholesterol-lowering diet plans, joined with the needed supplements and foods, will not only get overall cholesterol levels to where they should be. Most importantly, they can also aid in reducing hypertension and help with weight loss.

The dangers of high cholesterol are well known, and this condition induced by stress has nothing to do with the type of food that you eat. The cholesterol generated by the body to help combat stress, is generated within the body. It is therefore wise for you to have your cholesterol levels checked every five years. A doctor or healthcare professional will be able to lead you in maintaining a balanced diet for your cholesterol problem. They will also be able to help you treat this problem to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

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