High Cholesterol | Hypercholesterolemia - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
High cholesterol level in blood are a risk for heart disease and stroke. They get deposited in the wall of the arteries and clog the circulation posing a threat to life.
High cholesterol level in blood are a risk for heart disease and stroke. They get deposited in the wall of the arteries and clog the circulation posing a threat to life.
The average incident age of CAD in India is 52 years, as compared to early 70’s for Americans. Therefore health policies for early and universal screening of lipid profile, as well as other indicators for the metabolic syndrome are needed to curb the growing incidence of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD).
Dr. Puri explained, “Out of the children surveyed in the study, 2.3% were overweight and 3.8% were obese. 10% of them had high LDL and 18% had high triglyceride. 48% of the surveyed population had low levels of good cholesterol or HDL.”
Indian Dairy Researchers Develop Low-Fat Version of Ghee To Boost Fitness Levels
The taste and color would remain the same. However, a chemical process would reduce the cholesterol content by 85% to make it healthier.
The taste and color would remain the same. However, a chemical process would reduce the cholesterol content by 85% to make it healthier.
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Extra Vitamin D Supplementation in Obese Teens can Increase their Cholesterol
There are no benefits of extra vitamin D supplements in improving heart health or decreasing diabetes risk among obese teenagers.
There are no benefits of extra vitamin D supplements in improving heart health or decreasing diabetes risk among obese teenagers.
Almonds found To Be Effective In Lowering Cholesterol
New research shows a diet that consists of healthy foods, including almonds, may be as effective in lowering cholesterol as certain drugs.
New research shows a diet that consists of healthy foods, including almonds, may be as effective in lowering cholesterol as certain drugs.
