The causes and Prevention of High Cholesterol

Causes of High Cholesterol
 
Many factors can cause high cholesterol, one of which is a lifestyle. Here are the things that are categorized as unhealthy lifestyles are at high risk trigger increased levels of bad cholesterol in the blood.

• The habit of eating unhealthy foods. The most influence on cholesterol levels in the blood are high levels of saturated fats in these foods. Foods that are high in saturated fat include coconut milk, offal, brains beef, mutton, duck with the skin, the skin of chicken, scallops, shrimp, squid and quail eggs.
• Reluctance to exercise or lack of physical activity.
• Especially for those who smoke, the cigarette was found a chemical called acrolein. These substances can stop the activities of HDL or good cholesterol to transport fat from the body to the liver for disposal. The result can occur narrowing of the arteries or atherosclerosis.
• The habit of eating too much liquor.

Another factor that makes a person more at risk of high cholesterol are obese and have excessive waist circumference. For us that includes Asian nations, obesity means having a body mass index above 25 (kg / m2) while said excessive waist circumference which pass through 90 cm for men or 80 cm for women. If a person is obese, then he tends to have high levels of bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels and higher good cholesterol levels lower.

Triglycerides are another type of fatty substances in the blood. There are several causes increased levels of triglycerides in the body, among other things due to genetic factors, obesity, eating too much booze and too many foods that contain sugar or high fat.

Other factors
In addition to lifestyle, there are several conditions that can change a person's cholesterol level is high, among which are high blood pressure and diabetes, an underactive thyroid gland, liver disease, and kidney disease. Treating the underlying conditions that can help lower cholesterol levels.

High cholesterol also prone experienced by certain races in the world. Someone who reproduce Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka or Pakistan more at risk of getting high cholesterol. In addition to race, age is also a factor. As you age, the risk for hardening of the arteries or atherosclerosis Terena increased.

Another factor is family history or genetic. High cholesterol condition that occurs in the family called familial hypercholesterolaemia. One of five hundred people inherit this condition from their parents. A person who has this condition, usually can not eliminate excess cholesterol in the blood contained perfectly. And for those living with high cholesterol levels, means the risk to get heart problems early. You are more prone to high cholesterol if male relatives (father or sibling) had a stroke or coronary heart disease under the age of 55 years. You are also prone to have high cholesterol if your female relatives (mother or sibling) had a stroke or high blood under the age of 65 years.

Prevention of High Cholesterol

High cholesterol levels can be lowered with healthy foods that contain balanced nutrition. Avoid or limit fatty foods because they contain cholesterol. If we eat too many fatty foods, it can be harmful to health because the arteries can become clogged with fatty deposits. There are two types of fat, namely saturated fats and unsaturated fats.

So that levels of bad cholesterol in the blood is not increased, it is advisable to avoid foods that contain saturated fats. Examples of foods containing saturated fat are:

• Innards
• Coconut milk
• cow's brain
• Quail eggs
• Skin chicken and duck
• Lamb
• crackers
• Fried
• calamari
• shell

In contrast, unsaturated fats are fats that are beneficial for health. Unsaturated fats can increase levels of good cholesterol and help to reduce blockages in the arteries. Examples of foods rich in unsaturated fats are:

• avocados
• Nuts and seeds, such as almonds and walnuts
• Olive oil
• Natural peanut butter
• Salmon, tuna, and mackerel

Eating a diet low in fat and rich in fiber, such as bread and pasta from whole grains, and fruits and vegetables, is proven to help lower cholesterol levels in excess. Fiber, vitamins, and minerals contained in these foods are able to maintain the condition of the body remains fit.

Prevent high cholesterol with regular exercise
Regular exercise or being active in everyday life can help raise the levels of good cholesterol in the body due to exercise or physical activity can stimulate the body to bring to the fatty deposits in the liver to disentangle. In addition, exercise can also maintain the condition of your heart and blood vessels remain good so that the blood pressure and weight can be decreased. Being overweight is very dangerous for health as it can lead to an increase in the content of bad cholesterol in the blood.

Should do exercise regularly to keep your cholesterol level has always been at a low level. Sport suggested quantity is 2-3 hours per week. This sport can be biking, swimming, or walking.

Stop smoking
At cigarettes found a chemical called acrolein. These substances can stop the activity of HDL (good cholesterol) to transport fat to the liver resulting in narrowing of the arteries or atherosclerosis. From this it can be concluded that smoking is a risk factor which is very large for someone to have a heart attack or stroke.

Diagnosis of High Cholesterol
Cholesterol in the blood can be measured by a simple blood test. The blood sample will be used to determine the levels of total cholesterol, bad cholesterol (LDL), good cholesterol (HDL), and triglycerides in the blood. Before conducting the test, usually the patient will be asked not to eat for 10-12 hours. The goal is that the test results are not affected by the still digest food.

Once the examination is complete and the results obtained, the doctor will explain to the patient and to conclude whether these patients have a low risk, medium, or high for cardiovascular disease, such as stroke or heart disease within 10 years. These conclusions were based not only on the cholesterol test results, but also be obtained by taking into account the following matters.

• Gender, family history, ethnicity, and age.
• These risk factors that can be treated, sepertidiabetes, high blood pressure, and other diseases.
• The body mass index of patients whose size is obtained from a comparison of the patient's weight to height.

To measure total cholesterol, blood cholesterol measured in units called millimoles per liter of blood, or commonly abbreviated to mmol / L. For healthy adults, the recommended level of cholesterol is 5 mmol / L or less. As for those at high risk, it is recommended 4 mmol / L or less.
Bad cholesterol (LDL) is the ideal 3 mmol / L or less for those healthy adults and 2 mmol / L or less for those at high risk. Ideal levels of good cholesterol is above 1 mmol / L. If below it, then the risk of heart disease will be high.

In addition to checking cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels will also be examined. Triglycerides are fats in the body are converted into energy. This substance is derived from the consumption of fatty foods. Triglycerides are unused will be stored in the fatty tissue of the body. Excess triglycerides can lead to heart disease. The recommended levels of triglycerides is equal to / or below 1.7 mmol / l.

People are advised to undergo cholesterol screening
Someone suggested underwent blood cholesterol if:

• Over the age of forty years.
• Suffer from diabetes or high blood pressure.
• Being overweight or obese.
• Diagnosed with a mild stroke, peripheral arterial disease, or coronary heart disease.
• Have other diseases, such as kidney disease, inflammation of the pancreas, or pancreatitis, or an underactive thyroid gland. Such diseases can increase the levels of triglycerides and cholesterol.
• Have close relatives who have cholesterol-related health disorders, such as familial hypercholesterolaemia.
• Having a family history of premature cardiovascular disease (eg, father or brother who had a stroke, heart disease, or heart attack under the age of 55 years and a mother or sister who contracted the disease under the age of 65 years).

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