Understanding High Cholesterol: The Silent Risk to Your Heart

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:stethoscope: What Does Cholesterol Do in Our Body?

Do you know what cholesterol doses in our body?Many people thinks cholesterol is harmful to our body but they don’t know how cholesterol important to our body.Cholesterol plays a vital role in keeping us healthy.Cholesterol is a waxy,fat like substance.It helps to build cell membranes,produce hormones like estrogen and testosterone,also supports to production of vitamin D.Our liver produces cholesterol.

:anatomical_heart: Impact on Health

When LDL cholesterol levels are high, plaque forms in the arteries in a process called atherosclerosis. This narrows the arteries and restricts blood flow, increasing the risk of serious conditions such as heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases.

:collision: Risk Factors

Unhealthy foods habits,Lack of physical activities, Obesity, Diabetes, Smoking,Family history these are the major risk factors to increase bad cholesterol.

:green_heart: Prevention and Management

High cholesterol can often be prevented or controlled.

Eating a balanced diet low in saturated and trans fats, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding tobacco are essential steps.Reduce your weight ,stress.
Do meditation and yoga to keep your body and mind fresh and healthy.
In some cases, medication may be prescribed to help lower cholesterol levels.

:speech_balloon: What steps are you taking to maintain healthy cholesterol levels?

MBH/PS

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reduce visceral fat, dont use saturated fat and moderate physical activity thrice a week

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This is such a vital reminder. From a clinical biochemistry perspective, it’s important to note that ‘total’ cholesterol only tells half the story—the quality and size of the LDL particles and the protective role of HDL are what truly define the metabolic risk. Since it’s a silent condition, regular screening is the only way to catch these shifts before they impact cardiovascular health!

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Great insight on High Cholesterol!

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I mainly track my calorie intake so that excess LDL cholesterol does not accumulate in my body

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Even stress plays a major role where chronic stress increases LDL and decrease HDL. Along with healthy lifestyle, mindful eating,yoga and meditation also help in this aspect