Bad Cholesterol for Health VS Tips to Reduce Cholesterol

Cholesterol itself is not bad, it is actually essential for the body to function properly and to build cell membranes, vitamin D, hormones, and bile acids. Cholesterol becomes a topic when there is the presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood or Hypercholesterolemia and people struggle to decrease cholesterol after eating their favorite junk foods.

Hypercholesterolemia is not a disease but a metabolic derangement that can be caused by many diseases, notably cardiovascular disease. It is closely related to the terms "hyperlipidemia" (elevated levels of lipids in the blood) and "hyperlipoproteinemia" (elevated levels of lipoproteins in the blood).

Too much cholesterol in the blood, or high cholesterol, can be severe. Some of the major symptoms of high blood cholesterol are excess fatigue and feel of uneasiness, pain and heaviness in the chest area, breathlessness and general fatigue. People with high cholesterol have a higher risk of heart disease. 

Cholesterol can accumulate in the walls of the arteries (blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to other body parts). This buildup of cholesterol is called plaque (Plaka). With time, plaque can cause narrowing of the arteries. This is called atherosclerosis (ATH-er-oO - if Skleros), or hardening of the arteries.

Usually cholesterol is produced in the liver and it is one of the essential ingredients of our body. 20-30% of the cholesterol is obtained from the food we eat. Cholesterol or lipoproteins are classified into two types - “bad” LDL cholesterol (Low density lipoprotein ) and “good” HDL cholesterol (High density lipoprotein ) HDLs are transporters that carry excess cholesterol to the liver where it can be broken down. LDL is related with cholesterol deposits in blood vessels and it is also considered to be harmful. It may result into the problems like stroke, heart disease etc. whereas HDL helps to remove the cholesterol from the circulation and also reduces the risk of heart disease. High cholesterol can only usually be detected through a blood test. The ideal levels of HDL are over 40 mg/dL and for LDL, under 100 mg/dL.

There are many ways to reduce cholesterol, below are simple but workable tips.

1.Take low fat diet.

2.Do regular exercise in the morning

3.Avoid meat products.

4.Do not smoke and drink alcohol.

5.Loose weight if obese.

6.Include forage and fibrous foods in the diet.

7.Use sunflower or safflower oil for cooking.

8.Drink plenty of water.

9.Avoid ghee, butter, cream, white flour, sugar, cakes, pies, cookies, cheese and ice cream.

Higher cholesterol level from diabetes or high sugar blood treatment may require special treatment.  But in most case, higher bad cholesterols are the result of the food intake and some social behavior.  Above dietary for higher cholesterol is strongly recommended though some people with high cholresterol problems may choose a quick cholesterol treatment option. Actually, it is easier to take cholesterol medications and wait until cholesterol level drops. But how do you know which medications are the most effective cholesterol treatment option.  Do we have other treatments for cholesterol problem?