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[N347]Normal Level Of Cholesterol

by Clint Jhonson, Cli

Health is one of our most precious possessions, but at the same time it can be more or less frail. Many are the circumstances threatening it, and most often we expose ourselves to such circumstances without even knowing. Food, which is essential to the maintenance of our lives, can endanger our health mostly if we do not pay attention to some of the signals our organisms send to us. A cholesterol level higher than the normal one can be determined by the food we eat and enjoy most, as well as it can be a hereditary predisposition. In both cases, cholesterol reduction is crucial if we want to restore or to maintain a normal level. Moreover, a natural cholesterol reduction exceeds in many aspects other treatments based on prescription drugs.

When it comes to cholesterol reduction, what everybody should know is that this lipid, naturally produced by all animal organisms, is not entirely pernicious. In fact, there are two most important types of cholesterol, namely, HDL – or high density lipoprotein – and LDL – or low density lipoprotein. The first one is also referred to as the “good" cholesterol, whereas the latter is also called the “bad" cholesterol. HDL is essential to the way our organism work, as it is decisive in the production and the composition of cell membranes, steroid hormones and it generally represents a necessary premise for a proper functionality of the organism. On the other hand, LDL is associated with heart diseases caused by atherosclerosis which, at its turn, is generated by LDL.

Therefore, when lowering the level of cholesterol is in question, one must know that LDL is the topic. In fact, heart diseases and other disorders associated with cholesterol are triggered both by hypercholesterolemia, or high level of LDL, and low level of HDL. This is why a natural cholesterol reduction is implicitly a process meant to increase the level of HDL, regardless of a manner intended to diminish the level of LDL.

A natural cholesterol reduction must begin with a change in our dietary habits. First of all, we have to cut out fatty foods, such as dairy, yolks, fat meat, shrimps, organs, pastry, and the list may continue. Second of all, we must increase the intake of healthful nutrients. Different species of fish, various types of nuts, oat, which may come in various forms, fruits and vegetables, and soy, despite the fact that the latter is a more controverted element with respect to its efficiency in restoring a normal level of cholesterol.

Food enriched with plant sterols is also an alternative or can be added as an element to a regimen meant to deal with cholesterol issues. All these healthy nutrients are recommended due to the fact that they contain certain elements able to deal with cholesterol issues. Fiber from oat, fruits and vegetables, polyunsaturated fatty acids from walnuts, pistachio and almonds, omega-3 fatty acids from fish and fish oil – all these must become regular on our daily meals.

Cholesterol is a fat produced by the liver and is very important in the proper functioning of the organism and along with triglycerides it contributes to cell forming, protecting nerves, creating energy and creating hormones. The level of cholesterol depends mostly on the production assured by the liver but the cholesterol that comes from food is also important in the balance. If one person has a high level of cholesterol in the blood it is exposed to heart problems and strokes. Mostly the people aged over 40 are at risk of developing high levels of cholesterol in the blood, and especially men are exposed to this risk.

Scientists have classified the cholesterol in two ways the low density lipoprotein LDL which is bad for the organism and the high density lipoprotein HDL which is good for our body.

The low density lipoproteins make sure that the cholesterol gets to the body. The high density lipoproteins are charged with removing the cholesterol from the blood stream and carrying back to the liver. So, if the total level of cholesterol in your body is high due to low density lipoproteins this means that you are at risk of having a stroke or heart attack. You the high level is due to high density lipoproteins you can relax because this does not expose you to such a high risk.

By following an active lifestyle and a proper diet people can lower the level of LDL and increase the level of HDL this way protecting themselves from atherosclerosis and strokes.

When analyzing the blood test results the doctor will see the level of HDL, LDL and total cholesterol in the blood. It is ideal to have the total cholesterol level less than 5mmol/l, but it is dangerous to have it at over 7mmol/l.

High levels of cholesterol might appear in those who are inactive, have diabetes, who are overweight, and who have a family history of such problem, those who are over 40 and are men and who eat a lot of fatty foods and drink alcohol more than recommended.

Especially those who have suffered a heart attack, a bypass surgery, or of angina pectoris should check out their cholesterol level from time to time and try to keep the level below 5mmol/l.

It seems that cholesterol level is influenced by genes, by other diseases like reduced metabolism, diabetes, and kidney diseases. Also, people who are living in the northern European countries seem to have a higher level of cholesterol than those who live in southern Europe.

High cholesterol levels do not give any symptoms. What the patient can feel are the symptoms of the cardiovascular diseases caused by the high level of cholesterol.

The cardiovascular system is affected by cholesterol due to the fact that the arteries get blocked by the accumulation of cholesterol. The cholesterol ends up forming a plaque which will obstruct the arteries and block the blood flow. This means that the heart is at risk of not being irrigated any more and so the heart attack produces. The same thing can happen inside the brain. If one of the arteries that irrigate the brain is blocked, the cerebral vascular accident, also known as stroke will occur.

Some of the symptoms of cardiovascular disease are: angina pectoris which is present before the myocardial infarct; leg pain or exertion can be present due to the intermittent claudication.

There can be made some lifestyle changes in order to reduce the level of cholesterol: give up smoking, keep a healthy diet, meaning that you have to eat lots of vegetable, fruits, and low fat meat and be active. A little bit of alcohol is indicated as it reduces the effects of the LDL but is taken in high quantities it can do a lot of damage to the liver and will increase the level of cholesterol.

It is best to check the level of the cholesterol at the hospital because the doctor will correlate the results with the blood pressure, kidney function, age and habits, like smoking or drinking alcohol. Before the blood test you might be asked not to eat for at least 12 hours in order not to influence the blood test results if eating. Only drinking water is allowed.

The doctor will try to reduce the high level of cholesterol by suggesting some life changes to the patient at first. These consist out of a diet, of exercising, loosing weight and giving up the bad habits like smoking and drinking alcohol. If by these methods there will be no improvements the doctor will prescribe the patient some oral medication like statins. If the treatment based on statins gives muscle pain than a non-statin treatment must be instituted, like the Ezetrol treatment.

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