Cholesterol Diet & Heart Attack

Cholesterol Diet & Heart Attack
By William Walters

Today we are going to talk about the importance of Lowering
your to prevent the #1 killer in the US Heart
Disease

Cholesterol is an important element required by the human body
for its day to day survival. But if present in excess amounts,
it can be counterproductive as well. Medical science has shown
that excess quantities of in the blood can lead to
the blockage of blood vessels, leading to heart attack or
stroke. Hence it is important that one may check the cholesterol
buildup in his/her body. If left unchecked, it can lead to a
complete disaster.

The chemical composition of is such that it is
insoluble in water. As a result, it cannot dissolve in blood and
hence independently move around in the blood stream. They are
carried by certain chemicals known as lipoproteins to the
different tissues of the body, to be stored, used, or excreted,
as it may be required. But in excess amounts, some of these
lipoproteins may settle on the inside of the blood vessels
forming plaques, thus blocking the blood flow in the process,
and eventually leading to a cardiac arrest, when the blood flow
is completely obstructed. If this blockage happens in the brain,
it may cause a stroke.

Here, one must understand that not all types of is
heart attack inducing. There are basically two types of
cholesterol – HDL and LDL – in the human blood, of which the
latter is heart attack causing if present in an excess
percentage. HDL or high density lipoproteins seem to help remove
the forming plaques inside the blood vessels,
thereby alleviating

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any chances of a blockage build up in the
arteries. Hence they are body friendly. According to experts,
the ideal level of these components in the blood must be -40
mg/dL/-50mg/dL (for men & women) and less than 160 mg/dL,
respectively. There is another type of as well in
the blood - named LP(a) - which is also prone to cause blockages
in the blood vessels. But the exact chemistry behind the plaque
formation by LP(a) is not known even today.

From a common man point of view, one’s the things are over the
anvil, it can be really difficult to contain the damage. Hence,
as a precaution, it is advisable that one may periodically check
his/her blood levels to ensure that everything is
under control. Consulting a doctor/nutritionist and seeking
his/her advice would be helpful for one to know more about the
effects of excessive cholesterol, and to chart a diet plan that
is more body friendly. Remember, in any counts, checking the
blood level is far easier than being through and
then treating heart attack or stroke.

About the Author: William Walters, the owner of Lowering
Cholesterol Facts, is interested in writing articles relating to
health issues such as heart diseases and and other
related issues so that people can live a happier & healthier
life. Visit - the site http://www.lowering-cholesterol-facts.com

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