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What are some dietary factors that are thought to help lower blood cholesterol levels?
Jkris008
Cutting the amount of saturated and trans fats that you eat will help lower blood cholesterol levels. There is some evidence that lowering the amount of sugar you eat may also help. Eating lecithin also helps.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoExcessive saturated and trans fat consumption raises blood cholesterol. There is some evidence that excessive sugar consumption also leads to elevated blood cholesterol.
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What are the most common sources of dietary cholesterol to know for those who have elevated serum cholesterol levels?
Red meats, rich dairy products, and shellfish are the the most common sources of dietary cholesterol. Vegetables, fruits, grains and nuts do not contain cholesterol.
How does intake of unsaturated saturated and trans fats affect cholesterol levels and overall health?
Yes. Dietary cholesterol levels have only a modest impact on blood cholesterol levels, whereas saturated fats increase cholesterol synthesis in the liver. Limit your saturated fat and cholesterol intake as part of a sensible diet to reduce your risk of heart attack and stoke.
Why is it hard to bring a cholesterol level back down?
Sometimes, it is difficult to lower a cholesterol level by dietary means alone (although shifting to a "fishatarian" diet provides more omega-3 fatty acids, and less saturated fats ... and both of these factors do help in the goal of lowering serum cholesterol levels). It is not so difficult to lower cholesterol levels with drugs, whether using a statin, niacin, bile acid sequestrants, and/or fibrates.
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.
What are some foods that help keep cholesterol levels low for people newly diagnosed with high cholesterol?
I know that Honey Nut Cheerios advertise to lower cholesterol. Make sure to eat healthy and exercise 3-5 times per week to reduce your cholesterol or go to your doctor and see if they can prescribe anything for you to take that will help to lower your cholesterol such as Lipitor.
How is high cholesterol levels a risk factor for ischemia?
Risk of developing coronary artery disease increases as blood cholesterol levels increase. When combined with other factors, the risk is even greater.
What factors affect membrane fluidity?
cholesterol levels, degree of saturation of fatty acids, temperature
What should the normal cholesterol levels be?
Normal total cholesterol is below 200 mg, and normal LDL cholesterol is in the 100-129 range if you aren't at risk of heart disease. LDL levels will need to be lower if you have heart disease risk factors.
What is good cholesterol level?
A desirable cholesterol level is below 200 milligrams, if you are above 240 milligrams then you have a high level of cholesterol. It's important to keep your cholesterol at a healthy level, especially if you have other risk factors for developing heart disease. For more information on cholesterol levels click on this link http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cholesterol-levels/CL00001
What dietary supplements are recommended for people with high cholesterol?
Dietary supplements for reducing high cholesterol include flaxseed and fish oil which reduce the triglycerides in the body. Other additions that raise good HDL levels include Coenzyme Q10 and increasing soluble fiber in the diet as well as reducing fat and sugar.
Can someone get high blood cholesterol by parents gens?
The scientists are still to confirm wether or not the genes play role in being overweight and having increased levels of cholesterol.Cholesterol is a compound found naturally in the body in every person and don't require dietary addition. Overconsumption of dietary cholesterol is the biggest cause for cardiovascular disease and diabetes as the body is unable to digest cholesterol properly.
Is cholesterol hazardous to your health?
Studies have shown that people living longer has higher serum cholesterol on average.Dietary cholesterol is absorbed by the body. When thisoccurs the body will decrease it's own production of cholesterol (which is multiple times larger than the general intake) so that the cholesterol levels won't get to high. If the intake for some reason isincrediblyhigh andthe body risks to high serum cholesterol levels, then the absorption rate will decrease. Cholesterol is anessentialsubstance (not dietary though) and is a part of the cell membrane and necessary for the production of certain steroids and more. Is cholesterol hazardous? Yes, when the levels of the substance is too high or too low.
