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What does not affect cholesterol levels heredity blood type eating low-fat foods or exercise?
Blood type does not affect cholesterol levels. Heredity, eating low-fat foods, and exercise all do affect cholesterol levels.
What does heamatinic mean?
hematinic is a type of drug which increases hemoglobin levels in the blood.
Quantitative determination of cholesterol in the blood?
TC ,or total serum cholesterol, is a quantitative analysis of cholesterol in the patients blood. The type of cholesterol is as important as the quantity of cholesterol.
What foods can lower my HDL cholesterol levels?
If you are really wondering what type and kinds of food that can lower your HDL cholesterol levels because your cholesterol is elevated, then I suggest you eat grapes.
Cholesterol Scale Measures Total Amount and Ratio of Fats in the Blood?
The cholesterol scale measures the amount and percentage of three different fats in the blood: high-density lipoproteins (HDL), low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and triglycerides. Levels are indicated for total cholesterol and for each component. The scale delineates desirable, borderline and high ranges for each type. Desirable levels for total cholesterol in the blood should be under 200 mg/dl. For LDLs, also known as the bad cholesterol, the number should be 130 or less. HDL levels should be 50 or higher, while triglycerides, which are fats in the blood that provide energy, should be less than 200.
Are prawns high in cholesterol?
The level of blood cholesterol is affected more by the amount and type of fat in the diet than the amount of dietary cholesterol. A high intake of saturates, and fat of all types, can increase the amount of cholesterol produced in the liver and so the amount in the blood. This increases the risk of heart disease. Prawns are naturally low in saturated fat, 100g contains only 0.2g.
What type of fat lower blood cholesterol?
Unsaturated
How do scientists examine blood?
Doctors use blood tests to test for many different problems in patients. The type of blood test delivered depends on what is being tested for. The blood is taken from the patient and then tested for levels of sodium, potassium, chloride and other things. Blood tests can also test the levels of glucose and cholesterol as well.
What is HDL cholesterol and how do you find how much you have?
HDL cholesterol refers to a certain type of cholesterol found in the blood. To have your HDL cholesterol checked, schedule an appointment with your doctor.
How do statins improve cholesterol?
Statins are medications that lower blood pressure. They are able to block the action of a chemical in the liver that makes cholesterol. By lowering the cholesterol in the body, your blood pressure is lowered.
What type of fat simulates the liver to produce more cholesterol which can lead to the depositing of cholesterol in the blood vessels?
Animal
What type of fat stimulates the liver to produce more cholesterol which can lead to the depositing of cholesterol in the blood vessels?
Triglyceride
