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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.
How does psyllium treat diarrhea?
Psyllium has three major uses that have been well documented by modern scientific research. These include the treatment of diarrhea , the relief of constipation, and the lowering of serum cholesterol levels.
What tube is used to test cholesterol?
A serum or plasma sample is typically used to test cholesterol levels. The sample is collected in a tube with no anticoagulant or a tube containing a gel separator to separate the serum or plasma from the cellular components after centrifugation.
Do fruits have lipids?
Strawberries are not considered to be lipids. There is no fatty content that is found in strawberries and they are known to lower the serum cholesterol.
What are the causes of hypercholesterolemia?
The most common cause of elevated serum cholesterol is eating foods that are rich in saturated fats or contain high levels of cholesterol. Elevated cholesterol also can be caused by an underlying disease.
The major reason for lowering blood cholesterol is to?
Lowering blood serum cholesterol levels is important to cardiovascular health. High levels can result in plaque build-ups, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Blood cholesterol levels also correlate to risk of diabetes and other conditions.
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.
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.
What is the prognosis for a patient with hypercholesterolemia?
The prognos is in direct proportion to serum cholesterol levels. People with hypercholesterolemia are at high risk of dying from heart disease.
What affect do phosphates have on serum calcium in the blood?
Oral phosphates can lower serum calcium levels, but the long-term use of this approach is not well understood.
What color vacutainer tube is used for cholesterol?
The color vacutainer tube typically used for cholesterol testing is the gold or tiger-top (SST) tube, which contains a serum separator gel. Alternatively, a light green tube (lithium heparin) can also be used for certain cholesterol tests. These tubes help separate the serum from the blood cells after centrifugation, allowing for accurate measurement of cholesterol levels.
What has the author Alexander Roberts written?
Alexander Roberts has written: 'Genetic factors in the development of atheromata and on serum total cholesterol levels in inbred mice and their hybrids' -- subject(s): Cardiovascular system, Arteriosclerosis, Serum, Blood cholesterol
