How To Lower My Cholesterol #quicktipepisode
So you went to the doctor and it turns out you have high cholesterol... Now what?
Millions of people a year are diagnosed with high cholesterol but, what does it mean.
Your total cholesterol is considered high if it is above 200 and all it means it is the total value of your LDL and HDLs.
According to the CDC, #cholesterol travels through the blood on proteins called “lipoproteins.” Two types of lipoproteins carry cholesterol throughout the body:
#LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, sometimes called “bad” cholesterol, makes up most of your body’s cholesterol. High levels of LDL cholesterol raise your risk for heart disease and stroke.
#HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, sometimes called “good” cholesterol, absorbs cholesterol in the blood and carries it back to the liver. The liver then flushes it from the body. High levels of HDL cholesterol can lower your risk for heart disease and stroke.
When your body has too much LDL cholesterol, the LDL cholesterol can build up on the walls of your blood vessels. This buildup is called “plaque,” and it can cause health problems, such as heart disease and stroke.
According to multiple studies on PUBMED, dietary cholesterol does not increase your overall cholesterol.
Instead, foods high in #saturatedfat such as certain oils and meats can increase your LDL or lousy lipids and can increase your overall cholesterol
The opposite is true for your HDL or happy lipids which can help breakup that plague and make you healthier.