tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30036651695373805982024-03-18T20:12:50.652-07:00WHAT IS CHOLESTEROLAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06886581448079425169noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003665169537380598.post-63657034085967681682014-08-18T00:10:00.002-07:002014-08-18T00:27:30.362-07:00DOES SLEEP AFFECT CHOLESTEROLSome studies indicate that sleep duration that is either too short, under 6 hours, or too long, over 9 hours, may be linked with elevated cholesterol levels. To attain better control over your cholesterol level, concentrate on your sleep habits as well as your dietary habits, physical activity and your family history of elevated cholesterol. <br />
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While there is likely to be a metabolic relationship between sleep and cholesterol measurements such as triglycerides, this link has not been clearly established. Thus, the relationship between sleep and cholesterol is best explained at the moment by lifestyle. For example, in the Japanese study, there was a high correlation between the women and men who slept 6 hours or fewer per night and several unhealthy habits that can increase cholesterol. Many of those men and women who slept fewer than 6 hours also reported in the study that they skipped meals, ate out once or more per day, and/or experienced high levels of psychological stress.<br />
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Sleep fragmentation was induced by a treadmill which moved intermittently for 3 s with 30-second pauses between moves. Blood lipid and lipoprotein profiles and adiponectin, leptin, ghrelin, cortisol, epinephrine, and norepinephrine levels were compared among four groups including rats with ad libitum sleep and ad libitum intake (Control), those exposed to sleep fragmentation with ad libitum intake (SF), those with ad libitum sleep and diet restriction (DR), and those exposed to sleep fragmentation and diet restriction (SF+DR). SF and SF+DR showed a higher ratio of LDL and HDL cholesterol (184% and 132% increase, P-value for SF effects <0.001) and ghrelin (64% and 18% increase, P-value for SF effects <0.01) and lower leptin (76% and 44% decrease, P-value for SF effects <0.001) and adiponectin levels (3% and 18% decrease, P-value for SF effects <0.01) than Control.<br />
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The effect sleep has on lipids highly varies and appears to affect genders differently. In some studies, no significant difference between sleep and lipid profiles were noted, while other studies revealed that too little or too much sleep affected HDL, LDL and/or triglycerides.<br />
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For women, HDL and triglyceride levels appeared to be more affected by sleep duration than men in some studies. In some of these cases, HDL was lowered by up to 6 mg/dL and triglyceride levels were increased by up to 30 mg/dL in women who slept less than six hours or more than eight hours. In most of the studies conducted to date, LDL did not appear to be significantly affected by sleep patterns.<br />
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Sleep patterns appeared to have a different effect on men. Some studies suggested that LDL increased by up to 9 mg/dL in men who slept less than six hours. In most of these studies, triglycerides and HDL cholesterol did not appear to be significantly affected.<br />
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One study also revealed that getting too much sleep (greater than eight hours) or too little sleep placed individuals at higher risk of metabolic syndrome, which is a constellation of signs and symptoms that include lowered HDL, raised triglyceride levels, obesity and elevated blood pressure and glucose levels.<br />
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animals and is necessary for proper functioning of our cell membranes
and production of hormones. While there can be negative health
benefits associated with low cholesterol, cholesterol deficiency is
rare. Our bodies already manufacture all the cholesterol we need, so
it is not necessary to consume more. Excessive consumption of
cholesterol has been shown to increase the risk of heart disease and
stroke. Cholesterol is only found in animal food products, and thus,
vegans are likely to have lower cholesterol than non-vegans.<br />
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<ul>
<li> <b>Limit saturated fats and oils</b>, such as butter,
bacon drippings, lard, palm oil, and coconut oil. Instead, use soft
tub margarine or vegetable oils, such as olive or canola oil. </li>
<li> <b>Avoid trans fats</b> or partially hydrogenated
vegetable oils. These oils go through a process that makes them solid.
They're found in some hard margarines, snack crackers, cookies,
chips, and shortenings. </li>
<li> <b>Limit fatty meats</b> such as corned beef, pastrami,
ribs, steak, ground meat, hot dogs, sausage, bacon, and processed
meats like bologna. Also limit organ meats like liver and kidney.
Replace with skinless chicken or turkey, lean beef, veal, pork,
lamb, and fish. Try some meatless main dishes, like beans, peas,
pasta, or rice. </li>
<li> <b>Limit meat, poultry, and fish</b> to no more
than two servings, or 5 oz (140 g), a day. Remember that a
serving is about the size of a deck of playing cards.</li>
<li> <b>Limit egg yolks.</b></li>
<li> <b>Limit milk products</b> that contain more than 1%
milk fat. This includes cream, most cheeses, and nondairy coffee
creamers or whipped topping (which often contain coconut or palm
oils). Instead try fat-free or low-fat milk (0% to 1% fat) and
low-fat cheeses.</li>
<li> <b>Limit snack crackers, muffins</b>, quick breads,
croissants, and cakes made with saturated or hydrogenated fat, whole
eggs, or whole milk. Try low-fat baked goods, and use any spreads
or toppings lightly.</li>
<li> <b>Instead of using butter or margarine</b> on bread, try dipping it in olive oil. </li>
<li> <b>Avoid fast foods</b> like hamburgers, fries,
fried chicken, and tacos. They are high in both total fat and saturated
fat. When you eat out, choose broiled sandwiches or chicken without
skin, salads with low-fat dressing, and foods that aren't fried. Ask
the server to leave off the cheese and high-fat dressings like
mayonnaise.</li>
</ul>
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<b>RECOMMENDED FOODS</b><br />
<b>Grains</b> <b>Recommended Foods</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Whole grain breads and cereals, including oats and barley, <br />
</li>
<li> Pasta, especially whole wheat or other whole grain types<br />
</li>
<li>Brown rice<br />
</li>
<li>Low-fat crackers and pretzels</li>
</ul>
<b>Vegetables</b> <b>Recommended Foods</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables without added fat or salt</li>
</ul>
<b>Fruits</b> <b>Recommended Foods</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Fresh, frozen, canned, or dried fruit</li>
</ul>
<b>Milk</b> <b>Recommended Foods</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Nonfat (skim), low-fat, or 1%-fat milk or buttermilk<br />
</li>
<li>Nonfat or low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese<br />
</li>
<li>Fat-free and low-fat cheese</li>
</ul>
<b>Meat and Other Protein Foods</b> <b>Recommended Foods</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Lean cuts of beef and pork (loin, leg, round, extra lean hamburger)<br />
</li>
<li>Skinless poultry<br />
</li>
<li>Fish<br />
</li>
<li>Venison and other wild game<br />
</li>
<li>Dried beans and peas<br />
</li>
<li>Nuts and nut butters<br />
</li>
<li>Meat alternatives made with soy or textured vegetable protein<br />
</li>
<li>Egg whites or egg substitute<br />
</li>
<li>Cold cuts made with lean meat or soy protein</li>
</ul>
<b>Fats and Oils</b> <b>Recommended Foods</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Unsaturated oils (olive, peanut, soy, sunflower, canola)<br />
</li>
<li>Soft or liquid margarines and vegetable oil spreads<br />
</li>
<li>Salad dressings<br />
</li>
<li>Seeds and nuts<br />
</li>
<li>Avocado</li>
</ul>
<b>FOODS NOT RECOMMENDED</b><br />
<b>Grains</b> <b>Foods Not Recommended</b><br />
<ul>
<li>High-fat bakery products, such as doughnuts, biscuits, croissants,<br />
</li>
<li>danish pastries, pies, cookies<br />
</li>
<li>Snacks made with partially hydrogenated oils, including chips,<br />
</li>
<li>cheese puffs, snack mixes, regular crackers, butter-flavored<br />
</li>
<li>popcorn</li>
</ul>
<b>Vegetables</b> <b>Foods Not Recommended</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Fried vegetables<br />
</li>
<li>Vegetables prepared with butter, cheese, or cream sauce</li>
</ul>
<b>Fruits</b> <b>Foods Not Recommended</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Fried fruits<br />
</li>
<li>Fruits served with butter or cream</li>
</ul>
<b>Milk</b> <b>Foods Not Recommended</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Whole milk<br />
</li>
<li>2%-fat milk<br />
</li>
<li>Whole milk yogurt or ice cream<br />
</li>
<li>Cream<br />
</li>
<li>Half-&-half<br />
</li>
<li>Cream cheese<br />
</li>
<li>Sour cream<br />
</li>
<li>Cheese</li>
</ul>
<b>Meat and Other Protein Foods</b> <b>Not Recommended</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Higher-fat cuts of meats (ribs, t-bone steak, regular hamburger)<br />
</li>
<li>Bacon<br />
</li>
<li>Sausage<br />
</li>
<li>Cold cuts, such as salami or bologna<br />
</li>
<li>Corned beef<br />
</li>
<li>Hot dogs<br />
</li>
<li>Organ meats (liver, brains, sweetbreads)<br />
</li>
<li>Poultry with skin<br />
</li>
<li>Fried meat, poultry, and fish<br />
</li>
<li>Whole eggs and egg yolks</li>
</ul>
<b>Fats and Oils</b> <b>Foods Not Recommended</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Butter<br />
</li>
<li>Stick margarine<br />
</li>
<li>Shortening<br />
</li>
<li>Partially hydrogenated oils<br />
</li>
<li>Tropical oils (coconut, palm, and palm kernel oils).</li>
</ul>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06886581448079425169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003665169537380598.post-74651712374228050052014-02-15T06:57:00.001-08:002014-08-18T00:29:03.640-07:00HIGH BLOOD CHOLESTEROLHigh blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease
and possibly some types of stroke. It is one of the main causes of the
process by which the blood vessels that supply the heart and other parts
of the body become clogged.<br />
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Your blood cholesterol level has a lot to do with your chances of
getting heart disease. High blood cholesterol is one of the major risk
factors for heart disease. A risk factor is a condition that increases
your chance of getting a disease. In fact, the higher your blood
cholesterol level, the greater your risk for developing heart disease or
having a heart attack. Heart disease is the number one killer of women
and men in the United States. Each year, more than a million Americans
have heart attacks, and about a half million people die from heart
disease.<br />
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When there is too much cholesterol (a fat-like substance) in your blood,
it builds up in the walls of your arteries. Over time, this buildup
causes “hardening of the arteries” so that arteries become narrowed and
blood flow to the heart is slowed down or blocked. The blood carries
oxygen to the heart, and if enough blood and oxygen cannot reach your
heart, you may suffer chest pain. If the blood supply to a portion of
the heart is completely cut off by a blockage, the result is a heart
attack. <br />
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High blood cholesterol itself does not cause symptoms, so
many people are unaware that their cholesterol level is too high. It is
important to find out what your cholesterol numbers are because lowering
cholesterol levels that are too high lessens the risk for developing
heart disease and reduces the chance of a heart attack or dying of heart
disease, even if you already have it. Cholesterol lowering is important
for everyone–younger, middle age, and older adults; women and men; and
people with or without heart disease.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">Cut back on the cholesterol and total fat, especially saturated and <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_5">trans fats</span>, that you eat. <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_4">Saturated fats</span>,
like those in meat, full-fat dairy products and some oils, raise your
total cholesterol. Trans fats, which are sometimes found in margarines
and store-bought cookies, crackers and cakes, are particularly bad for
your cholesterol levels. Trans fats raise low-density lipoprotein (LDL),
the "bad," cholesterol, and lower high-density lipoprotein (HDL), the
"good," cholesterol.</span></div>
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In addition to changing your diet, keep in mind that making additional heart-healthy lifestyle changes are key to <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_1">lowering your cholesterol</span>.
Talk to your doctor about exercising, quitting smoking and maintaining a
healthy weight to help keep your cholesterol level low.</div>
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<span class="subHeader"><b>What are triglycerides?</b></span><br />
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Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in your body.
They’re also a major energy source. They come from food, and your body
also makes them. High levels of blood triglycerides are often found in
people who have <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_2">high cholesterol levels</span>, heart problems, are overweight
or have diabetes.<br />
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<span class="subHeader"><b>What about fats?</b></span><br />
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There are different kinds of fats in the foods we eat. Saturated
fat is the kind that raises <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_3">blood cholesterol</span>, so it’s not good for
you. Avoid animal fats like lard and meat fat, and some plant fats like
coconut oil, palm oil and palm kernel oil. Trans fat comes from adding
hydrogen to vegetable oils and tends to raise blood cholesterol. It’s
used in commercial baked goods and for cooking in most restaurants and
fast-food chains. It’s also in milk and beef. Polyunsaturated fats are
found in vegetable oils and fish oils. These tend to lower blood
cholesterol. Monounsaturated fats are found in olive, canola, peanut,
sunflower and safflower oils. In a low-saturated-fat diet, they may
lower blood cholesterol.<br />
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1. Oatmeal, oat bran and high-fiber foods</h3>
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Oatmeal contains soluble fiber, which reduces your low-density
lipoprotein (LDL), the "bad," cholesterol. Soluble fiber is also found
in such foods as kidney beans, apples, pears, barley and prunes.</div>
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Soluble fiber can reduce the absorption of cholesterol into your
bloodstream. Five to 10 grams or more of soluble fiber a day decreases
your total and <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_4">LDL cholesterol</span>.
Eating 1 1/2 cups of cooked oatmeal provides 6 grams of fiber. If you
add fruit, such as bananas, you'll add about 4 more grams of fiber. To
mix it up a little, try steel-cut oatmeal or cold cereal made with
oatmeal or oat bran.<br />
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2. Fish and omega-3 fatty acids</h3>
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Eating fatty fish can be <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_8">heart healthy</span> because of its high levels of omega-3 <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_6">fatty acids</span>,
which can reduce your blood pressure and risk of developing blood
clots. In people who have already had heart attacks, fish oil — or
omega-3 fatty acids — reduces the risk of sudden death.</div>
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The <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_1">American Heart Association</span> recommends eating at least two servings of fish a week. The highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids are in:</div>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 6px;">Mackerel</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 6px;">Lake trout</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 6px;">Herring</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 6px;">Sardines</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 6px;">Albacore tuna</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 6px;">Salmon</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 6px;">Halibut</li>
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You should bake or grill the fish to avoid adding unhealthy fats. If you
don't like fish, you can also get small amounts of omega-3 fatty acids
from foods like ground flaxseed or canola oil.</div>
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You can take an omega-3 or <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_2">fish oil supplement</span>
to get some of the benefits, but you won't get other nutrients in fish,
such as selenium. If you decide to take a supplement, just remember to
watch your diet and eat lean meat or vegetables in place of fish.<br />
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3. Walnuts, almonds and other nuts</h3>
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Walnuts, almonds and other nuts can reduce <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_5">blood cholesterol</span>. Rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, walnuts also help keep blood vessels healthy.</div>
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Eating about a handful (1.5 ounces, or 42.5 grams) a day of most nuts,
such as almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, pecans, some pine nuts, pistachio
nuts and walnuts, may reduce your risk of heart disease. Just make sure
the nuts you eat aren't salted or coated with sugar.</div>
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All nuts are high in calories, so a handful will do. To avoid eating too
many nuts and gaining weight, replace foods high in saturated fat with
nuts. For example, instead of using cheese, meat or croutons in your
salad, add a handful of walnuts or almonds.</div>
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4. Olive oil</h3>
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Olive oil contains a potent mix of antioxidants that can lower your
"bad" (LDL) cholesterol but leave your "good" (HDL) cholesterol
untouched.</div>
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Try using about 2 tablespoons (23 grams) of olive oil a day in place of
other fats in your diet to get its heart-healthy benefits. To add olive
oil to your diet, you can saute vegetables in it, add it to a marinade
or mix it with vinegar as a salad dressing. You can also use olive oil
as a substitute for butter when basting meat or as a dip for bread.
Olive oil is high in calories, so don't eat more than the recommended
amount.</div>
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The cholesterol-lowering effects of olive oil are even greater if you
choose extra-virgin olive oil, meaning the oil is less processed and
contains more heart-healthy antioxidants. But keep in mind that "light" <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_7">olive oils</span> are usually more processed than extra-virgin or virgin olive oils and are lighter in color, not fat or calories.<br />
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Foods are now available that have been fortified with sterols or stanols
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Margarines, orange juice and yogurt drinks with added plant sterols can
help reduce LDL cholesterol by more than 10 percent. The amount of daily
plant sterols needed for results is at least 2 grams — which equals
about two 8-ounce (237-milliliter) servings of plant sterol-fortified
orange juice a day.</div>
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Plant sterols or stanols in fortified foods don't appear to affect
levels of triglycerides or of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), the "good"
cholesterol.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06886581448079425169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003665169537380598.post-57414539584641567092014-02-15T06:52:00.004-08:002014-02-15T06:52:52.971-08:00HOW CAN I LOWER THE BAD CHOLESTEROL IN MY BLOOD? How's your cholesterol? If you think that the normal reading you got
back in 2004 (or earlier) means you're in the clear, think again: Levels
of the artery-clogging substance often rise with age, and cardiologists
say everyone 20 or older should be screened for high cholesterol at
least once every five years, with more frequent screenings for anyone
deemed to be at high risk for <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_7">heart disease</span>. If it's been awhile since your last <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_5">cholesterol screening</span>, now's a good time to ask your doctor if you're due for one.<br />
The good news? If your fasting total cholesterol level exceeds the
desirable level of 200, or if your low-density lipoprotein ( LDL, or
"bad”) cholesterol is not at your goal, getting it down to a safer level
could be easier than you think.<br />
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<ul>
<li>Cut down on foods high in saturated fat and cholesterol. These include
fatty meats, butter, cheese, whole-milk dairy products, egg yolks,
shellfish, other fish, organ meats, poultry and solid fats (foods from
animals). </li>
<li>Enjoy at least 30 minutes of physical activities on most or all days of the week. </li>
<li>Eat more foods low in saturated fat and cholesterol, and high
in fiber. These include <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_1">fruits and vegetables</span>, whole grains and grain
products, beans and peas, fat-free and low-fat milk products, lean meats
and poultry without skin, fatty fish, and nuts and seeds in limited
amounts. </li>
<li>Lose weight if you need to. </li>
<li>Ask your doctor about medicines that can <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_4">reduce cholesterol</span> (not recommended for all patients).</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06886581448079425169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003665169537380598.post-70854076198428690092014-02-15T06:51:00.004-08:002014-02-15T06:51:54.346-08:00BLOOD CHOLESTEROL LEVELCholesterol is a soft, fat-like substance found in the bloodstream and
in all your body’s cells. Your body makes all the cholesterol it needs.
The saturated fats, trans fats and cholesterol you eat may raise your
blood cholesterol level. Having too much cholesterol in your blood may
lead to increased risk for heart disease and stroke. About half of
American adults have levels that are too high (200 mg/dL or higher) and
about 1 in 5 has a level in the high-risk zone (240 mg/dL or higher).
The good news is that you can take steps to control your cholesterol.<br />
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Cholesterol and other fats can’t dissolve in your blood. To travel to
your cells, they use special carriers called lipoproteins. Lowdensity
lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is often called “the bad kind.” When you
have too much LDL cholesterol in your blood, it can join with fats and
other substances to build up in the inner walls of your arteries. The
arteries can become clogged and narrow, and blood flow is reduced. If a
blood clot forms and blocks the blood flow to your heart, it causes a
heart attack. If a blood clot blocks an artery leading to or in the
brain, a stroke results. A “good kind” of cholesterol, on the other
hand, is called high-density lipoprotein (HDL). It carries harmful
cholesterol away from the arteries and helps protect you from heart
attack and stroke. It’s better to have a lot of HDL cholesterol in your
blood.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06886581448079425169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003665169537380598.post-46294269280920518852014-02-15T06:50:00.004-08:002014-02-15T06:50:57.124-08:00RISK OF HIGHER CHOLESTEROL LEVELSThe main goal of cholesterol-lowering treatment is to lower your LDL
level enough to reduce your risk of developing heart disease or having a
heart attack. The higher your risk, the lower your LDL goal will be. To
find your LDL goal, see the box for your risk category below. There are
two main ways to lower your cholesterol:<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC)–includes a
cholesterol-lowering diet (called the TLC diet), physical activity, and
weight management. TLC is for anyone whose LDL is above goal. </li>
<li>Drug Treatment–if cholesterol-lowering drugs are needed,
they are used together with TLC treatment to help lower your LDL.</li>
</ul>
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<span class="subHeader">Category I,</span> High Risk, your LDL goal is
less than 100 mg/dL. You will need to begin the TLC diet to reduce your
high risk even if your LDL is below 100 mg/dL. If your LDL is 100 mg/dL
or above, you will need to start drug treatment at the same time as the
TLC diet. If your LDL is below 100 mg/dL, you may also need to start
drug treatment together with the TLC diet if your doctor finds your risk
is very high, for example if you have had a recent heart attack or have
both heart disease and diabetes. <br />
<br />
<span class="subHeader">Category II, </span>Next Highest
Risk, your LDL goal is less than 130 mg/dL. If your LDL is 130 mg/dL or
above, you will need to begin treatment with the TLC diet. If your LDL
is 130 mg/dL or more after 3 months on the TLC diet, you may need drug
treatment along with the TLC diet. If your LDL is less than 130 mg/dL,
you will need to follow the heart-healthy diet for all Americans, which
allows a little more saturated fat and cholesterol than the TLC diet.<br />
<br />
<span class="subHeader">Category III, </span>Moderate Risk, your LDL
goal is less than 130 mg/dL. If your LDL is 130 mg/dL or above, you will
need to begin the TLC diet. If your LDL is 160 mg/dL or more after you
have tried the TLC diet for 3 months, you may need drug treatment along
with the TLC diet. If your LDL is less than 130 mg/dL, you will need to
follow the heart-healthy diet for all Americans. <br />
<br />
<span class="subHeader">Category IV,</span>
Low-to-Moderate Risk, your LDL goal is less than 160 mg/dL. If your LDL
is 160 mg/dL or above, you will need to begin the TLC diet. If your LDL
is still 160 mg/dL or more after 3 months on the TLC diet, you may need
drug treatment along with the TLC diet to lower your LDL, especially if
your LDL is 190 mg/dL or more. If your LDL is less than 160 mg/dL, you
will need to follow the heart-healthy diet for all Americans.<br />
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To reduce your risk for heart
disease or keep it low, it is very important to control any other risk
factors you may have such as high blood pressure and smoking.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06886581448079425169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003665169537380598.post-16612059291200485772014-02-15T06:49:00.004-08:002014-02-15T06:49:51.056-08:00AFFECTS HIGHER CHOLESTEROL LEVELS The higher LDL level and the more <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_6">risk factors</span> you have (other
than LDL), the greater your chances of developing heart disease or
having a heart attack. Some people are at high risk for a heart attack
because they already have heart disease. Other people are at high risk
for developing heart disease because they have diabetes (which is a
strong risk factor) or a combination of risk factors for heart disease.
Follow these steps to find out your risk for developing heart disease.<br />
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<span class="pageName">Step. 1.</span><br />
Check the table below to see how many of the listed risk
factors you have; these are the risk factors that affect your LDL goal.<br />
<span class="subHeader">Major Risk Factors That Affect Your LDL Goal</span><br />
❍ <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_5">Cigarette smoking</span> <br />
❍ <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_1">High blood pressure</span> (140/90 mmHg or higher or on blood pressure medication) <br />
❍ Low <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_4">HDL cholesterol</span> (less than 40 mg/dL)* <br />
❍ Family history of early <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_7">heart disease</span> (heart disease in father or
brother before age 55; heart disease in mother or sister before age 65) <br />
❍ Age (men 45 years or older; women 55 years or older) <br />
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*If your HDL cholesterol is 60 mg/dL or higher, subtract 1 from your total count.<br />
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Even though obesity and physical inactivity are not counted in this list, they are conditions that need to be corrected.<br />
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<span class="pageName">Step. 2. </span><br />
How many major risk factors do you have? If you have 2 or more risk
factors in the table above, use the risk scoring tables on the back page
(which include your <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_3">cholesterol levels</span>) to find your risk score. Risk
score refers to the chance of having a heart attack in the next 10
years, given as a percentage. (Use the Framingham Point Scores on the
back page.)<br />
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<span class="pageName">Step. 3. </span><br />
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Use your medical history, number of risk factors, and risk
score to find your risk of developing heart disease or having a heart
attack in the table below.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06886581448079425169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003665169537380598.post-45637710716653155612014-02-15T06:48:00.004-08:002014-08-18T00:29:25.117-07:00CHOLESTEROL NUMBERS For most people, saturated fat in the diet is regarded as the main factor that raises <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_1">blood cholesterol levels</span>.
Cholesterol in foods can also raise blood cholesterol levels, but less
than saturated fat does. Genetic factors can affect blood cholesterol -
some people have high cholesterol levels regardless of their saturated
fat and cholesterol dietary intake and are at increased risk from
coronary heart disease.
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Everyone age 20 and older should have their cholesterol measured at
least once every 5 years. It is best to have a blood test called a
“lipoprotein profile” to find out your cholesterol numbers. This blood
test is done after a 9- to 12-hour fast and gives information about
your:<br />
■ Total cholesterol <br />
■ LDL (bad) cholesterol – the <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_8">main source</span> of cholesterol buildup and blockage in the arteries <br />
■ HDL (good) cholesterol – helps keep cholesterol from building up in the arteries <br />
■ Triglycerides – another form of fat in your blood<br />
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If it is not possible to get a lipoprotein profile done,
knowing your total cholesterol and <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_3">HDL cholesterol</span> can give you a
general idea about your cholesterol levels. If your total cholesterol is
200 mg/dL* or more or if your HDL is less than 40 mg/dL, you will need
to have a lipoprotein profile done. See how your cholesterol numbers
compare to the tables below.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06886581448079425169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003665169537380598.post-70749518966046510532014-02-15T06:47:00.002-08:002014-02-15T06:47:42.104-08:00TYPES OF CHOLESTEROL <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Everybody has some risk of developing atheroma which then may cause
one or more cardiovascular diseases. However, some situations increase
the risk. These include:<br />
<ul>
<li>Lifestyle <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_6">risk factors</span> that can be prevented or changed:
<ul>
<li>Smoking.</li>
<li>Lack of physical activity (a sedentary lifestyle).</li>
<li>Obesity.</li>
<li>An unhealthy diet - including eating too much salt.</li>
<li>Excess alcohol.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Treatable or partly treatable risk factors:
<ul>
<li><span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_1">High blood pressure</span> (hypertension).</li>
<li>High <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_3">cholesterol blood</span> level.</li>
<li>High triglyceride (another type of fat) blood level.</li>
<li>Diabetes.</li>
<li>Kidney diseases that affect kidney function.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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Cholesterol travels through
the blood attached to a protein this cholesterol-protein package is
called a lipoprotein. Lipoproteins are classified as high density, low
density, or very low density, depending on how much protein there is in
relation to fat.</div>
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<li><b>Low density lipoproteins (LDL):</b>
LDL, also called "bad" cholesterol, can cause buildup of plaque on the
walls of arteries. The more LDL there is in the blood, the greater the
risk of <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_8">heart disease</span>.</li>
<li><b>High density lipoproteins (HDL):</b> HDL, also called "good" cholesterol, helps the body get rid <span style="background-color: white;">of bad</span>
cholesterol in the blood. The higher the level of <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_5">HDL cholesterol</span>, the
better. If levels of HDL are low, the risk of heart disease increases.</li>
<li><b>Very low density lipoproteins (VLDL):</b> VLDL is similar to <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_4">LDL cholesterol</span> in that it contains mostly fat and not much protein.</li>
<li><b>Triglycerides:</b>
Triglycerides are another type of fat that is carried in the blood by
very low <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_7">density lipoproteins</span>. Excess calories, alcohol, or sugar in the
body are converted into triglycerides and stored in fat cells
throughout the body.</li>
</ul>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06886581448079425169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003665169537380598.post-76080547926939188322014-02-15T06:46:00.001-08:002014-02-15T06:46:20.668-08:00THE BODY NEEDS SOME CHOLESTEROL <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The body needs some cholesterol in order to function properly. Its cell
walls, or membranes, need cholesterol in order to produce hormones,
vitamin D, and the <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_6">bile acids</span> that help to digest fat. But the body
needs only a limited amount of cholesterol to meet its needs. When too
much is present health problems such as <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_4">heart disease</span> may develop.<br />
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Cholesterol needs to help your brain, skin and other organs grow and do
their jobs in the body. But having too much of it can cause problems.<br />
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You also can get cholesterol by eating foods that contain fat meat, fish, eggs, butter, cheese and whole milk.<br />
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When too much cholesterol is present, plaque (a thick,
hard deposit) may form in the body's arteries narrowing the space for
blood to flow to the heart. Over time, this buildup causes
atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) which can lead to heart
disease.</div>
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When not enough oxygen-carrying blood
reaches the heart chest pain "called angina" can result. If the
blood supply to a portion of the heart is completely cut off by total
blockage of a <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_5">coronary artery</span>, the result is a heart attack. This is
usually due to a sudden closure from a blood clot forming on top of a
previous narrowing.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06886581448079425169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003665169537380598.post-64802277821794009592014-02-15T06:45:00.000-08:002014-02-15T06:45:08.628-08:00WHAT IS CHOLESTEROL <h4>
<span class="subHeader">What is cholesterol </span></h4>
<h4>
<span class="subHeader"></span></h4>
<span class="subHeader">Cholesterol is a waxy substance which is made in
the body by the liver but is also found in some foods. It plays a vital
role in how every cell works and is also needed to make Vitamin D, some
hormones and bile for digestion. However, too much cholesterol in the
blood can increase your risk of getting heart and circulatory disease</span><br />
<span class="subHeader"><br /></span>
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<h4>
<span class="subHeader">Understanding HDL and LDL Cholesterol</span></h4>
<h4>
<span class="subHeader"></span></h4>
<ul>
<li><span class="subHeader">High <span class="izhqkx" id="izhqkx_6"><span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_7">Density Lipoproteins</span></span> (HDL):</span> This “good” cholesterol takes extra cholesterol in your blood back to your liver so your body can get rid of it. </li>
<li>
<span class="subHeader">Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL): </span>This
“bad” cholesterol in your blood builds up in your blood vessels. This
can cause your vessels to narrow, making it hard for blood to flow. </li>
<li>
<span class="subHeader">Triglycerides:</span> Eating too many carbohydrates can increase your <span class="izhqkx" id="izhqkx_5"><span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_5">triglyceride level</span></span>. </li>
</ul>
<span class="subHeader">Cholesterol is carried in the blood attached to
proteins called lipoproteins. There are two main forms, LDL (low density
lipoprotein) and HDL (high density lipoprotein). <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_3">LDL cholesterol</span>
is often referred to as bad cholesterol because too much is unhealthy.
HDL is often referred to as “good cholesterol” because it is protective.
Knowing your levels of these can help explain your risk of heart
disease. Your doctor should be able to tell you your levels of “good”
and “bad” cholesterol.</span><br />
<span class="subHeader"><br /></span>
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<h4>
<span class="subHeader">Cholesterol In Our Diets</span></h4>
<h4>
<span class="subHeader"></span></h4>
<span class="subHeader">Most of our cholesterol is made by the liver, but we get some from our diet as well. Take a look at our page on Low <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_4">Cholesterol Diets</span> & <span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_1">High Cholesterol Foods</span> and for ideas for cholesterol-busting foods, then take a look at our Six Super Foods to Help Lower Cholesterol.</span><br />
<span class="subHeader">Cholesterol </span>is a fatty substance that
your body needs to work. It is made in the liver and found in food that
comes from animals, such as meat, eggs, milk products, butter, and lard.
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Too much cholesterol in your blood can be harmful to your body and can increase your risk for <span class="izhqkx" id="izhqkx_8"><span class="w1i385" id="w1i385_8">heart disease</span></span>. You are at risk for <span class="izhqkx" id="izhqkx_2">high blood cholesterol</span> if: <br />
• Your body makes too much cholesterol <br />
• You eat food high in saturated fats and cholesterol<br />
• You have diabetes, low thyroid level called hypothyroidism, or kidney disease<br />
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