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some people have inherited disorders that prevent their bodies from properly using and eliminating fats. This allows cholesterol to build up in the blood.
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What is hypercholesterolaemia?
Higher than normal levels of cholesterol in blood.
What is hypercholesterolem?
levels of cholesterol in the blood that are higher than the norm
Why are blood cholesterol levels higher in people with blood group A and AB?
Blood Cholesterol levels are dependent on many factors of which antigen 'a' is one. Antigen 'a' is present only in blood groups A and AB. Hence, blood cholesterol levels are higher in individuals with blood groups A and AB.
Are low cholesterol levels and high cholesterol levels as bad as each other?
It is easier to raise your cholesterol if its too low rather than lower it. So based on that I would say that higher cholesterol is worse than too low.
Does calamari have a high cholesterol?
Yes. Regardless of cooking method, calamari itself has higher levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol.
Can I eat peanut butter without making my cholesterol go higher?
Everything can be consumed in moderation without harming your cholesterol levels. Peanut butter in particular is a food low in cholesterol and would not disturb your current levels.
Is high cholesterol inherited?
Yes, it can be.
What Are Healthy Cholesterol Numbers?
Every day doctors tell their patients that they have high cholesterol, and will then blurt out a whole bunch of numbers, usually associated with LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and total cholesterol. However, many of these patients are not aware of what these numbers mean. Optimal LDL "bad" cholesterol levels should be less than 100. Levels over 160 are considered high, and efforts should be made to lower this number. HDL "good" cholesterol, which protects against heart attacks, should be 60 or higher, but no lower than 40 in men, and 50 in women. Triglycerides levels should be 150 or lower. Total cholesterol should be maintained at levels no higher than 200.
Does blood donation affect cholesterol levels?
No, since platelets don't have anything to do with regulation of cholesterol levels in the blood. Cholesterol levels are related to lipoproteins, not platelets
What can cholesterol levels over 200 cause?
what can cholesterol levels over 200 cause
Does castor oil affect cholesterol levels?
Does castor oil lower cholesterol levels?
What is the difference between LDH and LDL cholesterol levels?
LDL cholesterol levels are the calculation of bad levels in your body while HDL is considered to by the levels of good cholesterol in your body. Good cholesterol ratings can be maintained with proper exercise and diet.
