Controlling Cholesterol for Beginners

Download or read book Controlling Cholesterol for Beginners written by Zane Grill and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-12 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it comes to cholesterol, it's important to know your numbers. Hyperlipidemia means your blood has too many lipids (or fats), such as cholesterol and triglycerides. One type of hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, means you have too much non-HDL cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol in your blood. This condition increases fatty deposits in arteries and the risk of blockages. Another way your cholesterol numbers can be out of balance is when your HDL (good) cholesterol level is too low. With less HDL to remove cholesterol from your arteries, your risk of atherosclerotic plaque and blockages increases. If you're diagnosed with hyperlipidemia, your overall health and other risks such as smoking or high blood pressure will help guide treatment. These factors can combine with high LDL cholesterol or low HDL cholesterol levels to affect your cardiovascular health. Your doctor may use the ASCVD Risk Calculator to assess your risk of a coronary event in the next 10 years. The good news is, high cholesterol can be lowered, reducing risk of heart disease and stroke. If you're 20 years or older, have your cholesterol tested and work with your doctor to adjust your cholesterol levels as needed. Often, changing behaviors can help bring your numbers into line. If lifestyle changes alone don't improve your cholesterol levels, medication may be prescribed. GET YOUR COPY TODAY BY SCROLLING UP AND CLICKING BUY NOW TO GET YOUR COPY TODAY