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Good cholesterol, or omega 3 fatty acids, are used by the body in the myelin sheathe that insulates nerves, and in building cell membranes, and a number of other things. Most of the chemicals of which the human body is made are water soluble, and so it is also necessary to also have some insoluble compounds that will enable the body, and structures within the body, to retain their shape rather than dissolving into a puddle.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 13y ago"Good cholesterol" is really made up of high density lipoproteins (HDL) which transport cholesterol from the bloodstream to the liver, for processing and elimination into the intestines for excretion.
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∙ 10y agoTotal cholesterol levels below 200mg/DL,LDL cholesterol levels below 130 mg/dL, HDL cholesterol levels above 40 mg/dL (for men) and 50 mg/dL (for women),Triglycerides levels below 150 mg/dL. These are the normal levels for men and women.
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∙ 14y agoNormal cholesterol should be below 200/mgs
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∙ 11y agoCholesterol levels are checked by a physician by drawing a persons blood. A good cholesterol level would be determined by your sex. Most people need a ldl level below 130 mg/dl.
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∙ 11y agoGood cholesterol levels are among more than 35 mg / dl in men and 40 mg / dl in women if these levels are maintained so you will get a very good health and keep the bad cholesterol.
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∙ 13y agoHigh-density lipoprotein
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Can you get cholesterol from vegetables?
no there is no cholesterol in veggies if there is there is only good cholesterol in it.
Does safflower increase your cholesterol?
First of all, there is good cholesterol and not as good cholesterol. What people generally call cholesterol refers to the low density cholesterol that comes from animal fats. The 'good' cholesterol comes mostly from plants and is considered high density. Since safflower comes from a plant source, it is in the good category, so it does not increase your bad cholesterol.
Where can I find more information on what is good cholesterol?
Good cholesterol is a measure of the cholesterol in your blood that is healthy for you, as opposed to unhealthy cholesterol which can harm your body if you have too much in your system. Find more information about good and bad cholesterol at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hdl-cholesterol/CL00030
Why is hdl cholesterol the good cholesterol?
HDL cholesterol is the good cholesterol because is flows in the bloodstream and removes harmful cholesterol from the areas in which it doesn't belong. If you have high HDL levels of cholesterol it will reduce your chance of getting heart disease.
Where can I find out more about what is good cholesterol?
www.mayoclinic.com/health/hdl-cholesterol/CL00030 is a webpage all about cholesterol and how to get good cholesterol. It makes you understand cholesterol, shows you how to set your target cholesterol, and gives you other links to further your knowledge.
I have a cholesterol reading of 6.6 the good cholesterol is 2.45 is this bad?
i am in risk my cholesterol is 6.6
What is the good form of cholesterol?
High-density lipoprotein, or hdl is known as good cholesterol.
What are the misconceptions about cholesterol?
One misconception is that there is good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. Your doctor will know the difference.
What is different between hdl and ldl cholesterol?
HDL= Good Cholesterol, LDL = Bad Cholesterol
Are Hebrew national hot dogs good for your cholesterol?
No, in fact no red meat is good for cholesterol.
Is almonds good for cholesterol?
AnswerAlmonds are cholesterol free. Cholesterol comes from animal and animal products only. Plant produce is free from cholesterol.
What are hdl cholesterol levels and how are they measured?
The HDL cholesterol is known as good cholesterol that it should keep cholesterol in 35ml, 40ml for women and for men the levels change between good and bad cholesterol.
