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High Cholesterol / Hypercholesterolemia
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Cholesterol is a type of fat, one which is very important for life. It is a vital building block of many substances including the cell membrane of every cell in our body. The word 'cholesterol' is associated with heart disease and obesity. However cholesterol is a very important type of fat for vital living. We have to have some cholesterol, but the liver can make as much as we need. If the level is too high, it can be deposited in tissues, specifically the arteries, causing them to narrow and not carry enough blood to vital organs such as the brain or the heart. It can also weaken the artery, causing it to enlarge and produce an aneurysm. This process is termed "arteriosclerosis".

The cholesterol in a person's blood originates from two major sources, dietary intake and liver production. Dietary cholesterol comes mainly from meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products. Organ meats, such as liver, are especially high in cholesterol content, while foods of plant origin contain no cholesterol. After a meal, cholesterol is absorbed by the intestines into the blood circulation and is then packaged inside a protein coat. This cholesterol-protein coat complex is called a chylomicron.

Latest Publication and Research on High Cholesterol - Updated on 12/06/2011

Randomized controlled trial for an effect of catechin-enriched green tea consumption on adiponectin and cardiovascular disease risk factors. - Published by PubMed

Antihyperlipidemic potential of Cedrus deodara extracts in monosodium glutamate induced obesity in neonatal rats. - Published by PubMed

Glucose and insulin induction of bile acid synthesis: mechanisms and implication in diabetes and obesity. - Published by PubMed

Elevated Resting Heart Rate Is Associated With White Blood Cell Count in Middle- Aged and Elderly Individuals Without Apparent Cardiovascular Disease. - Published by PubMed

The A2b Adenosine Receptor Regulates Hyperlipidemia and Atherosclerosis. - Published by PubMed

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Posted by: Roberto Posted on: 05/09/2010

It would be helpful (if such data is available) to know the amount of increased risk of (say) heart attack when 'bad' LDL (holding HDL constant at say 35) increases from 130 to 160 to 200. For example at (a wild guess) at 130, 1 in 20 experience an 'event', so at 160, 2 in 20, and at 200, 3 in 20.

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Posted by: Gauravsharma10 Posted on: 04/01/2010

Cholesterol LDL mainly happens to be the excess body fat which is not digested by the human body and can be very harmful for the human body.
Starters on Minimizing cholesterol
1.Avoid rich and junk foods like pizza, ice cream, burgers etc.
2.Avoid alcohol, cocaine and Intoxicating drugs as much as possible.
3.Drink 6-8 glasses of liquids daily such as water and Chinese green tea/lemon tea etc.
4.Eat fresh fruits, raw vegetables frequently.
5.Learn to Eat Healthy Snacks like celeries, corn, cucumbers to eliminate the toxins in the body.

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