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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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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


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.


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.


Is cholesterol good or bad?

Cholesterol itself is not inherently good or bad. It is necessary for the body to function, but having high levels of LDL cholesterol (often referred to as "bad cholesterol") can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. HDL cholesterol (often referred to as "good cholesterol") helps to remove LDL cholesterol from the bloodstream.


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.


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.