In the world today, millions of people are walking around with high cholesterol and not even realising it.
In the United States alone the figure is over 100 million people that have elevated cholesterol.
To take control of your Cholesterol level, you first have to understand what Cholesterol is and how it works if you are to learn how you can take control and benefit your health quickly.
The first thing it is important to understand is that there are two kinds of Cholesterol "good" cholesterol (HDL) and "bad" Cholesterol (LDL).
Cholesterol is a lipid found in the cell membranes of all body tissues, and is circulated through out your body through your blood.
It is more abundant in tissues such as the liver, spinal cord, and brain.
Cholesterol plays an important role in many biochemical processes, but is best known for its association with cardiovascular disease.
Cholesterol is found in animal fats and all food containing animal fat contains cholesterol.
On the reverse, fruit and vegetables do not contain cholesterol and hence are much better dietary choices if you are trying to lower your cholesterol.
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that occurs naturally, and it is important that you get it measured by your doctor.
You need Cholesterol in your body; it is a major factor in the formation of cell membranes, hormones, and precursor from which the body synthesizes vitamin D.
Having Cholesterol is not a death sentence; it is a molecule that is needed to build the major organs in your body.
And a certain amount is perfectly normal and healthy.
However, elevated levels of bad cholesterol (LDL Cholesterol) can cause the development of arteriosclerosis, the fatty deposits that form on the inside of blood vessels and can predispose men and women to heart attacks.
Cholesterol is made from fat and lowering the proportion of fat in the diet will probably help.
Cholesterol is the Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde of the health world.
It has its good points and bad points.
So eliminating it totally is not the aim (you couldn't if you tried anyway as it is made by the liver in addition to being consumed in your diet).
Cholesterol levels naturally rise as men and women age, so doctor's tend to monitor older people more closely for Cholesterol.
But anyone could have raised levels at any age, so it is always a good idea to have it checked.
These levels are determined through chemical analysis of a blood sample taken from a finger prick or from a vein in the arm.
Sounds grizzly! But in reality it is a very simple, quick and painless procedure.
It is important that your Cholesterol levels are under control to avoid potentially life-threatening diseases.
So make sure that you stay informed about this important health issue.
In the United States alone the figure is over 100 million people that have elevated cholesterol.
To take control of your Cholesterol level, you first have to understand what Cholesterol is and how it works if you are to learn how you can take control and benefit your health quickly.
The first thing it is important to understand is that there are two kinds of Cholesterol "good" cholesterol (HDL) and "bad" Cholesterol (LDL).
Cholesterol is a lipid found in the cell membranes of all body tissues, and is circulated through out your body through your blood.
It is more abundant in tissues such as the liver, spinal cord, and brain.
Cholesterol plays an important role in many biochemical processes, but is best known for its association with cardiovascular disease.
Cholesterol is found in animal fats and all food containing animal fat contains cholesterol.
On the reverse, fruit and vegetables do not contain cholesterol and hence are much better dietary choices if you are trying to lower your cholesterol.
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that occurs naturally, and it is important that you get it measured by your doctor.
You need Cholesterol in your body; it is a major factor in the formation of cell membranes, hormones, and precursor from which the body synthesizes vitamin D.
Having Cholesterol is not a death sentence; it is a molecule that is needed to build the major organs in your body.
And a certain amount is perfectly normal and healthy.
However, elevated levels of bad cholesterol (LDL Cholesterol) can cause the development of arteriosclerosis, the fatty deposits that form on the inside of blood vessels and can predispose men and women to heart attacks.
Cholesterol is made from fat and lowering the proportion of fat in the diet will probably help.
Cholesterol is the Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde of the health world.
It has its good points and bad points.
So eliminating it totally is not the aim (you couldn't if you tried anyway as it is made by the liver in addition to being consumed in your diet).
Cholesterol levels naturally rise as men and women age, so doctor's tend to monitor older people more closely for Cholesterol.
But anyone could have raised levels at any age, so it is always a good idea to have it checked.
These levels are determined through chemical analysis of a blood sample taken from a finger prick or from a vein in the arm.
Sounds grizzly! But in reality it is a very simple, quick and painless procedure.
It is important that your Cholesterol levels are under control to avoid potentially life-threatening diseases.
So make sure that you stay informed about this important health issue.