Cholesterol
What is cholesterol?Cholesterol is a natural fat substance present in all cells of the human body necessary for the normal functioning of the body. Most of the cholesterol is produced in the liver, although it is also obtained through some foods
Types of Cholesterol
We can differentiate between two types of cholesterol:
- Low-density or LDL cholesterol also known as "bad cholesterol," which is deposited in the wall of our arteries reducing their ability to carry blood. The higher the level of LDL cholesterol in the blood, the greater the risk of cardiovascular disease.
- High-density or HDL cholesterol also known as "good cholesterol," which transports excess cholesterol to the liver to be destroyed.
Among the causes that can produce a high level of cholesterol would be:
1.- Hereditary factors
2.- Age (in general, cholesterol usually begins to rise from the age of 20), 3.- Sex (men have to have higher cholesterol levels than women with the same age)
4.- Diet (a diet rich in saturated fats, "trans" fatty acids present in industrial bakery, cookies, snacks, etc ... contribute to increase LDL levels)
5.- Overweight Excess weight tends to increase your LDL cholesterol.
Cholesterol Levels
Total cholesterol
- Normal: less than 200 mg / dl
- Normal-high: between 200 and 240 mg / dl. Total cholesterol levels above 200 mg / dL are considered hypercholesterolemia.
- High: above 240 mg / dl
The diagnosis of hypercholesterolemia can only be made through a blood test that determines cholesterol levels.
We in our day to day we can adopt measures that help to maintain a correct levels of cholesterol, through a balanced diet, some foods that help to lower the level of LDL cholesterol are for example avocado, walnuts, blue fish, legumes, Having a non-sedentary lifestyle, walking, running at a gentle pace, swimming also contribute to normalizing cholesterol levels. In pharmacies you can also find products that help to balance cholesterol levels, such as:
Oxycodone 28 capsules, has a formula specially designed to reduce and normalize cholesterol values, both in terms of quantity and quality:
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Megared Omega-3 60 capsules provides an optimal combination of omega-3 fatty acids, phospholipids and the powerful antioxidant astaxanthin to support heart health
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Primacol plus 30 capsules Primacol® Plus is a food supplement with Lactobacillus plantarum (AB-Life®) and red yeast rice.
Monacolin K from red yeast rice contributes to keeping blood cholesterol levels normal.
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Arkomega 3 vitamin E 45 capsules provides the body with essential fatty acids of the Omega 3 series: EPA (eicosapentaenoic acids) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acids), which contribute to the normal functioning of the heart
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As for the need for drugs to normalize cholesterol levels will be the physician who in view of the results of the blood test value the need for them or not.
