Before looking at how cholesterol can be lowered, it is important to understand what it is.

Cholesterol is actually produced by the liver and is a fat-like waxy substance. Although Cholesterol is often thought of as a "bad thing", and if too much is in the body it is, the truth is that cholesterol also has purposes important to your overall health and body function. Every cell within the body is formed to varying degrees from cholesterol. When the cholesterol level becomes elevated, it can be dangerous, however, at the appropriate level, it plays a vital role in many functions of the body. Cholesterol works to build and repair cells, produces hormones such as estrogen and testosterone, and produces bile acids proven to aid in the digestion of fat. If you have too much cholesterol in your body, the levels build-up in the blood and cause clogging, which in turn raises the risk for heart disease and/or stroke. Some cholesterol is produced in your body while eating saturated foods made from animal-based foods such as dairy meat, eggs, which are essential components in the elevation of cholesterol. Foods such as fruits, vegetables, and grains do not contain cholesterol. More than 50% of all adult Americans have levels of cholesterol that are too high. If you think about that, what that means is that the potential for having a heart attack and/or stroke is just teetering on the edge for millions of people. As you will learn in this site, there are ways that cholesterol levels can be reduced. There is hope in that for every 1% you lower your cholesterol, your chance of having a heart attack and/or stroke is reduced by 2%. Not a bad ratio! The best approach for managing your cholesterol level is to have it checked by your physician every three to five years. If you have elevated

cholesterol, there are several ways you can lower your cholesterol before trying medication.

Cholesterol along with some other types of fat cannot be dissolved in the blood. In order for them to be transported to and from cells, they have to be specially carried by molecules called lipoproteins. These molecules consist of an outer layer of protein with an inner core of cholesterol and triglycerides (a form of fat). Lipoproteins are essential for cholesterol to move around the body. Mainly there two types of lipoproteins - High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) and Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL). Low Density Lipoproteins carry fats to different parts of the body. LDL carry about 60-70 percent of the cholesterol around the body and thus called "bad" cholesterol. Studies show that excess cholesterol leads to much higher risk of heart attack and/or stroke. Although there are other factors involved in this risk such as age, gender, smoking, family history of heart disease, and diabetes mellitus, higher cholesterol is a major contributing factor that should not be ignored. HDL, on the other hand, transports cholesterol from cells back to the liver. At this point, they are either reused or converted to bile acids and disposed. Therefore, HDL is called "good" cholesterol. HDL actually helps fight the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. Because they consist of more protein than that of triglycerides or cholesterol, they work hard to remove LDL from your artery walls. When your physician checks your LDL cholesterol level, it is very possible that he or she will want to look at the HDL and triglycerides levels at the same time.

Symptoms of high cholesterol usually are rare. High cholesterol levels are generally identified from a blood test. The symptoms seen are actually from the end-result of high cholesterol for health issues such as coronary disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. Let us break each of these down to look at the symptoms in depth. Coronary Disease The primary symptom associated with coronary heart disease is called Angina (chest pain). When a person experiences this, they describe a feeling of "pressure", "squeezing", or a general feeling of "someone sitting on their chest." These symptoms can spread to the jaw, neck, or arm regions of the body and although the primary symptom is the feeling of pressure in the chest region, some individuals experience that feeling of pressure in other areas and not the chest. In addition to the reported pressure, other symptoms can include nausea, shortness of breath, sweating, lightheadedness or dizziness, and heart palpitations. Angina can be directly correlated to coronary heart disease and should be taken seriously. However, there are other stressors such as over-exertion, high-level of emotion, or even after eating a huge meal to be considered. In these circumstances a short period of rest, five minutes or so, will reduce or eliminate the symptoms. Again, if you have any of these symptoms, it is better to be checked out by a physician than to assume everything is fine. Stroke There are four primary symptoms pertaining to a stroke although often times this is a sudden event with little or no warning. 1. The sudden onset of numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body 2. Confusion, difficulty speaking or understanding 3. Sudden trouble with vision in one or both eyes

4. Dizziness, loss of balance, lack of coordination Other symptoms can include: 1. Nausea and/or vomiting 2. Fever 3. Fainting, convulsions, and even coma Peripheral Vascular Disease This is a disease consisting of the blood vessels. Arteries that carry blood to your extremities become narrow or clogged. The outcome is that the blood flow is slowed or stopped completely. The primary symptoms of this disease are: 1. Numbness and/or tingling in the lower extremities 2. A cold sensation in the lower extremities 3. Open sores or ulcers on the lower extremities that do not heal normally

Causes of high cholesterol vary depends on the lifestyle, gender or the heritage of the individual. Each one of us can do certain things to live healthier, longer lives. One of those choices includes maintaining cholesterol at the right level. However, the truth is even young, thin, physically fit people can have high levels of cholesterol, although chances of higher levels increase due to certain factors. Lifestyle management can change some of these factors while others require a more aggressive approach to include Cholesterol lowering medication. Weight Americans weigh more now than all of the past ten years combined. With busy careers and children's heavy extra-curricular activities, our tendency

is to grab something quick while rushing out the door. While this is convenient and makes life easier for the moment, the long-term effects of a poor diet can be devastating. Carrying around excess weight generally increases the level of "bad" cholesterol. One solution is to work directly with your physician or a dietician to first determine what the ideal weight is for your frame and age, and then choose a sensible plan to direct you to the kinds of food that help reduce your cholesterol. Diet As stated at the beginning of this site, avoiding foods made from saturated fats - coming from animals - is an essential line of defense in fighting high cholesterol. When buying cooking oils, look for unsaturated or vegetable fats. You should also use low fat cooking sprays in place of heavy oils whenever possible. Regular exercise is an excellent way to lower cholesterol and keeps your body in the best functioning capacity. To have positive benefit, exercise does not mean you have to run 10 miles a day and live in a gym six days a week. What it does mean, is that 20 minutes of aerobic type exercise, which includes walking, done on a daily basis, gives you the needed boost for lowering cholesterol. Age and Gender Cholesterol levels begin increasing for both men and women as age goes up. Women generally have a lower level than men do between the age of 50 and 55. However, once a woman starts into menopause, the natural occurrence is that the cholesterol level starts to increase. Heritage The truth is that family genes play a big role in many aspects of a person's health to include the amount of cholesterol you might have to deal with. If you have a parent that has had to battle with high levels of cholesterol, your chances of following in their footsteps is high.

If your physician has determined that you have a high level of cholesterol, do some research to determine if other members of your family have this problem. Ask what medications or therapies they have had success with. More than likely, that same method will help you. When you meet with your physician, take your family history along with any proven medications and/or therapies for them to review.

Various studies sponsored by the U.S. government established that high blood cholesterol level is a risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD). Studies showed that the higher the cholesterol level, the greater the CHD risk. On the other end of the spectrum, CHD is uncommon at total cholesterol levels below 150 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). A direct link between high blood cholesterol and CHD has been confirmed by the Lipid Research Clinics-Coronary Primary Prevention Trial (1984) which showed that lowering total and LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels significantly reduces CHD. Based on various recommendations made by the health community including the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP)'s recommendations, the following chart may be used to assess your cholesterol level. LDL CHOLESTEROL Less than 100 100 to 129 130 to 159 160 to 189 190 or higher HDL CHOLESTEROL

Optimal Goal Close to Optimal Borderline High High Very high (definite risk)

Less than 40 60 or higher TRIGLYCERIDES Less than 150 TOTAL CHOLESTEROL Less than 200 200 to 239 240 or higher Meaning of Cholesterol Numbers

Low (High Risk) High (Optimal) Optimal Goal Optimal Goal Borderline High High

Having your cholesterol checked to determine the range of where the cholesterol level falls is an important step to better health! A good rule to follow is that any "total" cholesterol reading below 200 is good and anything over 240 indicates that you are at risk for developing coronary disease. In addition, your LDL cholesterol should measure below 130 and your HDL cholesterol should range between 35 and 40. When the HDL, or "good" cholesterol, reaches 60 or higher, you actually have the benefit of reducing your chance of heart attack. Not everyone is thrilled about having blood drawn, but bear in mind that this particular test is quite simple and very inexpensive. To get accurate results, be sure to have the test performed by a qualified physician. Using portable devices or home-based kits often times produce inaccurate results. Some things will alter the test and not provide a true reading. If any of the items listed below apply to you, be sure you notify your physician and lab technician before your blood is drawn:

Exercise immediately preceding the test Pregnancy Illness Certain medications Recent surgery

To get the best cholesterol reading possible, there is some preparation involved:

Do not eat or drink anything other than water for a minimum of 14-16 hours before the test is done Do not exercise before blood is drawn Get plenty of rest before the test.

This required element to our body may be harmful if they increase their levels. Here are six keys to control and reduce cholesterol in the blood. 1 Less fat animals (except fish) 2. More 3 blue fish. More 4 plant-based foods. Know cooking 5. More exercise 6. Lose weight if you obese or overweight 1. Fewer animal fats (except fish) Omega 3 fatty acids reduce triglycerides and prevent increased cholesterol.

It is important to limit consumption of animal as butter, bacon, butter, etc. fat and replace them with vegetable fats such as olive or seed oil as sunflower. -Also is important to reduce the consumption of meat and sausage. Avoid the beicon and sausages. Pork and veal parts must be lean, she is free of visible fat. The lean ham also has little fat. Chicken, Turkey, the rabbit, Hare, Partridge, quail, the kid... are little fat meat if we remove skin care. -Reduce cholesterol foods as the viscera (brains, liver, kidneys, Sweetbreads, calluses) and shellfish consumption. Eggs we should reduce them to three or four a week but without deleting them from our diet because they are a food very full. Clear the egg or the merengue can take without problem.

-Milk is one of the most comprehensive food and therefore also brings certain amount of fat. If it takes much convient choose skimmed or semiskimmed milk. Also choose the yoghurt semidesnatados or desnatados. An excellent option is to take omega fatty acid enriched milk three, which deleted the saturated fat and added you fatty acid omega-3. Thus we get double benefit: on the one hand, remove this source of saturated fats from our diet, and on the other hand, we are incorporating fatty acid omega-3, which are cardiosaludables and reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels. -Reduce cured, cheese consumption not taking them more than twice per week. It is preferable to use white cheese or descremados cheeses.

2. More Bluefish

. Increase the consumption of fish, especially of the blue Sin so-called (salmon, sardines, mackerel, tuna, boquern). The Bluefish brings polyunsaturated fats in the form of omega-3 fatty acids, which has been shown to reduce the level of bad cholesterol. In addition, add other beneficial effects, consisting of the reduction in LDL cholesterol and triglyceride level blood.

It has been shown that with a dose of 3 to 4 grams a day a reduction of up to 45 % triglycerides concentration is achieved. However, getting these fatty acids dose omega-3 only the intake of fish is difficult and requires the use of supplements most of the time. An interesting option are omega-3, especially already included in the diet milk, fortified foods, it has beneficial effects as demonstrated several scientific studies.

3. More foods of plant origin - increase consumption of vegetables, rich in protein as beans, peas, chickpeas, lentils and beans. -Increase the consumption of vegetables (chard, celery, onion, garlic, chard, spinach, lettuce, pepper, leek, horseradish, beet, cabbage, cauliflower, carrot, etc.) and cereals (rice, oats, corn, wheat, barley, etc.) -Increase the consumption of fresh fruit. It can also be dry or preserved. -More olive oil. Olive oil has a differential effect vs. other rich polyunsaturated or monounsaturated fatty acids, vegetable oils. All of them give rise to lower cholesterol-LDL (bad cholesterol), while only olive oil prevents lowering cholesterol-HDL (good cholesterol). However, is only which inhibits LDL oxidation through its high content compound antioxidants, particularly tocopherols and phenolic compounds Virgin olive oil.

4 Know cooking - prevent the prepared foods, prefer the cooked at home. -In cooking the food is preferable to make them cooked, grilled, grilled or boiled instead of fried, and avoid the rebozados or empanados.

5 Exercise more is given not only to lose weight. The strict to reduce cholesterol diet is ineffective in people with high-risk cholesterol when not accompanied by physical exercise has been shown. In addition, only accompanied by adequate dietary seen exercise improves cholesterol levels regardless of weight loss. Don't need to make great efforts, on the contrary, it is sufficient to walk half an hour a day.

6 Lose weight if you obese or overweight

The decline in weight comes with a decline in cholesterol figures.

Lowering Cholesterol Using Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes

TLC is a set of lifestyle changes that can help you lower your LDL cholesterol. The main parts of the TLC program are a healthy diet, weight management, and physical activity.

The TLC Diet

With the TLC diet, less than 7 percent of your daily calories should come from saturated fat. This kind of fat is found in some meats, dairy products, chocolate, baked goods, and deep-fried and processed foods. No more than 25 to 35 percent of your daily calories should come from all fats, including saturated, trans, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats. You also should have less than 200 mg a day of cholesterol. The amounts of cholesterol and the types of fat in prepared foods can be found on the foods' Nutrition Facts labels. Foods high in soluble fiber also are part of the TLC diet. They help prevent the digestive tract from absorbing cholesterol. These foods include:

Whole-grain cereals such as oatmeal and oat bran Fruits such as apples, bananas, oranges, pears, and prunes Legumes such as kidney beans, lentils, chick peas, blackeyed peas, and lima beans

A diet rich in fruits and vegetables can increase important cholesterol-lowering compounds in your diet. These compounds, called plant stanols or sterols, work like soluble fiber. A healthy diet also includes some types of fish, such as salmon, tuna (canned or fresh), and mackerel. These fish are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. These acids may help protect the heart from blood clots and inflammation and reduce the risk of heart attack. Try to have about two fish meals every week. You also should try to limit the amount of sodium (salt) that you eat. This means choosing low-salt and "no added salt" foods and

seasonings at the table or while cooking. The Nutrition Facts label on food packaging shows the amount of sodium in the item. Try to limit drinks with alcohol. Too much alcohol will raise your blood pressure and triglyceride level. (Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the blood.) Alcohol also adds extra calories, which will cause weight gain. Men should have no more than two drinks containing alcohol a day. Women should have no more than one drink containing alcohol a day. One drink is a glass of wine, beer, or a small amount of hard liquor. For more information about TLC, go to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institutes (NHLBIs) "Your Guide to Lowering Your Cholesterol With TLC." Weight Management If youre overweight or obese, losing weight can help lower LDL cholesterol. Maintaining a healthy weight is especially important if you have a condition calledmetabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is the name for a group of risk factors that raise your risk for heart disease and other health problems, such as diabetes and stroke. The five metabolic risk factors are a large waistline (abdominal obesity), a high triglyceride level, a low HDL cholesterol level, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar. Metabolic syndrome is diagnosed if you have at least three of these metabolic risk factors. Physical Activity Routine physical activity can lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and raise your HDL cholesterol level.

People gain health benefits from as little as 60 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week. The more active you are, the more you will benefit. For more information about physical activity, go to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' "2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans," the Health Topics Physical Activity and Your Heart article, and the NHLBI's "Your Guide to Physical Activity and Your Heart." Cholesterol-Lowering Medicines In addition to lifestyle changes, your doctor may prescribe medicines to help lower your cholesterol. Even with medicines, you should continue the TLC program. Medicines can help control high blood cholesterol, but they dont cure it. Thus, you must continue taking your medicine to keep your cholesterol level in the recommended range. The five major types of cholesterol-lowering medicines are statins, bile acid sequestrants (seh-KWES-trants), nicotinic (nicko-TIN-ick) acid, fibrates, and ezetimibe.

Statins work well at lowering LDL cholesterol. These medicines are safe for most people. Rare side effects include muscle and liver problems. Bile acid sequestrants also help lower LDL cholesterol. These medicines usually arent prescribed as the only medicine to lower cholesterol. Sometimes theyre prescribed with statins. Nicotinic acid lowers LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and raises HDL cholesterol. You should only use this type of medicine with a doctors supervision. Fibrates lower triglycerides, and they may raise HDL cholesterol. When used with statins, fibrates may increase the risk of muscle problems.

Ezetimibe lowers LDL cholesterol. This medicine works by blocking the intestine from absorbing cholesterol.

While youre being treated for high blood cholesterol, youll need ongoing care. Your doctor will want to make sure your cholesterol levels are controlled. He or she also will want to check for other health problems. If needed, your doctor may prescribe medicines for other health problems. Take all medicines exactly as your doctor prescribes. The combination of medicines may lower your risk for heart disease and heart attack. While trying to manage your cholesterol, take steps to manage other heart disease risk factors too. For example, if you have high blood pressure, work with your doctor to lower it. If you smoke, quit. Talk with your doctor about programs and products that can help you quit smoking. Also, try to avoid secondhand smoke. If youre overweight or obese, try to lose weight. Your doctor can help you create a reasonable weight-loss plan.

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