Posts tagged Cholesterol
How can I find a “Free” diet plan on the web to help lower my Cholesterol and is also low sodium?
Sep 3rd
I have several health problems and need to lower my Cholesterol and Blood Pressure. I would like to know a good diet plan that will help me with this.
What kind of foods contain good cholesterol?
Sep 2nd
I’ve always been curious as to which foods exactly contain good cholesterol. The type of cholesterol (HDL) that will actually lower the cholesterol that is bad for you.
Healthy Cholesterol Levels
Aug 24th
Before you start eating your favorite, you might want to know whether you’re having too much cholesterol. Few years ago, many were not aware what cholesterol level is but with all the information everywhere people are becoming aware how their cholesterol levels affect their lives. You have to remember that you are what you eat [...]
Difference Between Good Cholesterol and Bad Cholesterol
Aug 15th
Cholesterol is a component of lipid rafts, this helps to secure proteins involved in cell signaling. When sleeping at night, our brain synthesizes cholesterol to benefit our mood and increase our memory. Cholesterol supports the nervous system, in which cholesterol is a vital component of the myelin sheath. The myelin sheath allows neurons to conduct [...]
How can my cholesterol be very high if I eat a vegan diet?
Aug 6th
I just found out that my cholesterol is in the highest category, including the LDL cholesterol. I am 25 years old, a normal weight, and I have been a vegetarian (but very close to a vegan) for most of my life. I am very upset and confused. Does anyone know why this might be happening?
Does a High Cholesterol Diet Increase Cholesterol in the Body?
Jul 28th
If you’ve been diagnosed with high cholesterol, you’re probably trying to modify your existing diet to lower your cholesterol. You might be surprised to learn that a high cholesterol diet is not necessarily the culprit behind your high serum lipid levels. Let’s talk about cholesterol first, and then we’ll get into the effects of [...]
The Skinny On A High Cholesterol Diet
Jul 19th
Understanding the effects of a high cholesterol diet is a bit tricky. The effects of a high cholesterol diet on high blood cholesterol are not completely understood and there are so many variables that the information can be very confusing. Let’s look at what cholesterol is, what high cholesterol means, what the effects are of [...]
Facts About Cholesterol
Jul 10th
Fact #1: Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in cell membranes in the body. Essentially, cholesterol is like a lipid, which is broadly defined as any fat-soluble, naturally-occurring molecule, such as fats and oils. Cholesterol is naturally made in the body via the liver, however can be created in small amounts through your diet. Cholesterol [...]
How can I lower my cholesterol in 2 weeks?
Jul 1st
I have a cholesterol check coming up in 2 and a half weeks, and I know for a fact my cholesterol is very high. Is there a way I could significantly lower my cholesterol in 2 and a half weeks? Thanks sooo much.
Why are there different ways of calculating your Total Cholesterol?
Jun 22nd
My sister says your total cholesterol should be your HDL + LDL. However, on my last blood test, my HDL + LDL was 10 points lower than my total cholesterol. So, I found some web sites that have the following formula: HDL + LDL + (Triglyceride * 20%) = Total Cholesterol The formula above does [...]