0
Hereditary cholesterol, often referred to as familial hypercholesterolemia, is a genetic condition that leads to high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood. This condition is caused by mutations in genes responsible for the metabolism of cholesterol, resulting in an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. Individuals with hereditary cholesterol may require early and aggressive treatment to manage their cholesterol levels and reduce health risks. Regular monitoring and lifestyle changes are also important for managing this condition.
What else can I help you with?
Why is cholestoral good?
There is good HDL and bad LDL cholesterol. Both are in our bodies all the time. Bad cholesterol can be hereditary, or come from a diet high in fat and junky food. Good cholesterol comes from exercising and foods high in "good " fat. We need good fat in our diet everyday, but the bad fats we need to stay away from.
Where the hereditary material of the cell is hereditary In bacteria?
With the exception of bacteria cells, hereditary material is held in the cell's nucleus.
Do carbohydrates store and transmit hereditary information?
No, only nucleic acids store and transmit hereditary information.
Where is hereditary information in acell contained?
Hereditary information is the same as DNA which is found in the nucleus
What is a DNA code for one hereditary trait is called?
The DNA code for one hereditary trait is called a gene.
If your cholesterol issue is due to genetics is that the same as being hereditary?
Yes genetics in this case is implying your hereditary medical history.
How do you partake in a low fat cholesterol diet?
Cholesterol comes from fat in the meat and dairy groups, along with animal organs and lard, which is an oil from pigs. You need to eat low or no cholesterol foods, and if your high cholesterol is hereditary, you may need to take a cholesterol-lowering drug, like Simvastatin.
How can you reduce a teens cholesterol level?
Try cutting back on animal products, exercising, and eat oatmeal for breakfast. sometimes cholesterol is hereditary though. Yes, any high quality pharmaceutical grade fish oil can help regulate normal cholesterol levels, even if you are a teen.
What are they symptoms of high cholesterol?
It is a good idea to advise your family to be on the lookout for high cholesterol, since this can be a hereditary condition. However, there are no known symptoms. The best advice you can give you family members is to get a blood test at their annual physical exam. Here is a link on WebMd that confirms what I just said. http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/tc/high-cholesterol-symptoms
What are some common causes of high cholesterol blood levels?
There are many contributing factors to high cholesterol. Some you can control include the consumption of fatty foods and the amount of exercise you do. There are also uncontrollable factors such as age, sex and any hereditary conditions.
How can you lose weight with hereditary cholesterol?
If you have hereditary cholesterol, you need to be especially careful with high cholesterol foods in the meat and dairy groups. You also have to avoid animal organs, like liver and even egg yolks. You'll need to get blood tests every 6 months and even take a cholesterol-lowering drug, along with eating low fat and/or fat free and cholesterol free foods. Increase your fruit and vegetable intake and eat whole wheat bread products. It's also best to eat fish and poultry. Keep fattening desserts to a minimum of 2 to 3 per week after lunch or dinner. Don't forget to exercise: Swimming, dancing, walking, weightlifting, and even yoga and meditation can help.
Which three hereditary factors influence your personal health?
Weight, cholesterol, Ph, hormone levels. It's not just these three. There are literally thousands of conditions that can be passed down through DNA. Tsachs, etc.
what are the effect hardening on the arteries?
Hardening of the arteries can create serious side effects such as strokes, heart attacks, and high blood pressure. Some of the causes of atherosclerosis include hereditary, smoking, high cholesterol, diabetes, and obesity.
What is a hereditary infection?
Is is an infection that is hereditary
Is syringomyelia hereditary?
Syphilis is not hereditary.
Is aids hereditary?
No it isn't hereditary, it either has to be through a shag or blood transfusion.AIDS is not hereditary.
Are strokes hereditary?
There are inherited conditions that predispose persons to stroke, however, these are the exception rather than the rule. On general principles, strokes that occur after the age of sixty, are very unlikely to be hereditary in origin... These strokes tend to occur as a result of several "risk factors" that include high blood pressure, smoking, heart disease, diabetes and high cholesterol levels. People who have strokes at younger ages are more likely to have hereditary conditions, especially if no risk factors are identified.
