07/01/2014
Facts about cholesterol
Major portion of the cholesterol is produced by the liver. The main functions of cholesterol are:
-Maintaining healthy cell walls
-Producing s*x hormones (progesterone, estrogens, testosterone), bile juice and vitamin D
-Cholesterol level is affected by age, gender and heredity. Other factors include diet, weight and physical activity.
Increased cholesterol level raises the risks of heart disease and stroke.
Not all the cholesterol is bad. We do have good cholesterol in our body. HDL cholesterol is considered as good cholesterol as it helps in removing bad cholesterol and prevents our heart from coronary artery disease. World Health Organization has estimated that an increase in the level of cholesterol causes 2.6 million deaths and 29.7 million disability adjusted life years (DALY - a measure of overall disease burden showing the number of years lost due to ill-health, disability or early death).
Food rich in cholesterol
• Saturated fats and oils
• Trans fats
• Fatty meats
• Dairy products
• Margarine/butter/lard
• Fast foods/junk foods
• Snacks
Healthy Cholesterol Ratio
Classification of LDL, HDL, and Total Cholesterol (in mg/dl)
LDL Cholesterol 100 Optimal 100-129 Near Ideal/above ideal 130-159 Borderline high 160-189 High >190 Very high
HDL Cholesterol 60 High
Total Cholesterol 240 High
Triglycerides 500 Very high
Heart disease risk calculator—
http://www.mayoclinic.org/heart-disease-risk/itt-20084942
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