How To Lower Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found among the lipids (fats) in the bloodstream and in all cells of the body. It helps to form cell membranes and some hormones, and performs other functions necessary in a healthy body. Cholesterol and other fats don’t dissolve in the blood, and are transported to and from cells [...]

Cholesterol lowering drugs are another way to curb your cholesterol levels. If you have high cholesterol, the number one risk is heart attack and stroke. Today, we have a rise in high cholesterol; mainly as a result of unhealthy diets. The lack of exercise and huge portion sizes have contributed heavily to this. Normally the [...]

Cholesterol is a type of fatty substance that does not dissolve easily in the blood stream. But surprisingly, cholesterol has its many uses and important functions. Cholesterol is important to every cell in the body for the building of its membrane, which protects it from harmful substances in the body. IMPORTANT UPDATE: Doctor’s Free Presentation [...]

We have all heard about cholesterol and how too much of it can be detrimental to our health. Much of our body’s cholesterol is produced by our liver with the rest derived from the food. But there are a couple of truth’s about cholesterol with the first being that not all cholesterol is bad, and [...]

Cholesterol and triglycerides are two types of lipids, or fats. Without cholesterol and triglycerides there is no life. Cholesterol, among other things, is needed to build cell membranes and produce a natural hormone. Triglycerides, which are high-energy fatty acid chain, provide much of the energy needed for normal functioning of cells. What is LDL, and [...]

Cholesterol can be categorized into two types:HDL cholesterolLDL cholesterol Both thee cholesterols helps in protecting the cell membranes of our body by digesting the food we eat and creates vitamin D in our body. However, cholesterol is a waxy substance but it is not like it is bad for health. Maintaining proper balance among the [...]