| | Home | Sorting Facts | Readings Explained | Tests | Ch'l Low & Free Foods | Food Types | Drugs | |
| The Facts About |
Sorting Fact From Fiction About Cholesterol
Cholesterol levels are confusing.
There is good cholesterol and bad and lipids and
many other confusing terms. Are you unsure as to
what it all means! You are not alone! There is a
wealth of information on the subject but how do
you know what is fact and what is fiction?
You may want to take the time to study the subject
so that you are clear what is true and what is
fiction.
True or False: The elderly are the only ones with
high cholesterol.
This is SO not true! You can be in your 20’s and
have high cholesterol. In fact it is recommended
that you have your cholesterol checked on a
regular basis. If you have a history of heart
disease in your family and or live a sedentary lifestyle and have eat poorly you are at risk. Cholesterol
tests should be regularly and at least once in every five to seven years to prevent health problems and
avoid health complications in the future.
True or False: I do not have a problem with cholesterol because I am rarely sick and I exercise on a
regular basis.
You may not have any symptoms if your cholesterol is too high. If you exercise on a regular basis, that is
great but, you could still have a problem with cholesterol. Other factors are diet,your weight, age and
gender, family history, and other factors.
True or False: If you take vitamin C and vitamin E which are, known as anti-oxidants, you will not have
any problems with cholesterol.
False! There are no guarantees! There are several factors that affect the levels of Cholesterol. Vitamins
help but there are other determining factors as well. If you want to get started in reducing your
cholesterol level, start eating a healthy diet and start exercising.
True or False: Drinking a glass of red wine on a daily basis with dinner makes you immune to heart
disease.
Studies have shown that moderate amounts of red wine will increase HDL. However, alcohol is high in
calories and it may cause an increase in triglycerides, which will put undue pressure on the liver, and will
increase blood pressure.
True or False: Look for health conscious products
that have low cholesterol labels.
No. There are some products that are low in
cholesterol however, they may be high in saturated
fats.
True or False: You should never try to lower your
cholesterol level.
The liver produces enough Cholesterol to perform
its functions. If you start living a healthy lifestyle,
and start an exercise routine, this will help lower
your cholesterol level.
True or False: If you are overweight you are
destined to have high cholesterol.
Not necessarily, however, it is a contributing factor. You may have problems with high cholesterol and
not even know it. You may want to consider a healthy diet and exercise so that you are on your way to
living a long and healthy life.
It is a good idea to have your level of cholesterol checked periodically. You will receive a cholesterol
reading that consists of your total cholesterol level, lipoprotein levels, triglycerides and high density
lipoprotein cholesterol level. This will give your physician an overall picture of your health.
Your physician will want three different levels checked t give him a combined reading. It is recommended
that you have the cholesterol levels of the three which is the total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and HDL
cholesterol monitored and checked.
Cholesterol levels are confusing.
There is good cholesterol and bad and lipids and
many other confusing terms. Are you unsure as to
what it all means! You are not alone! There is a
wealth of information on the subject but how do
you know what is fact and what is fiction?
You may want to take the time to study the subject
so that you are clear what is true and what is
fiction.
True or False: The elderly are the only ones with
high cholesterol.
This is SO not true! You can be in your 20’s and
have high cholesterol. In fact it is recommended
that you have your cholesterol checked on a
regular basis. If you have a history of heart
disease in your family and or live a sedentary lifestyle and have eat poorly you are at risk. Cholesterol
tests should be regularly and at least once in every five to seven years to prevent health problems and
avoid health complications in the future.
True or False: I do not have a problem with cholesterol because I am rarely sick and I exercise on a
regular basis.
You may not have any symptoms if your cholesterol is too high. If you exercise on a regular basis, that is
great but, you could still have a problem with cholesterol. Other factors are diet,your weight, age and
gender, family history, and other factors.
True or False: If you take vitamin C and vitamin E which are, known as anti-oxidants, you will not have
any problems with cholesterol.
False! There are no guarantees! There are several factors that affect the levels of Cholesterol. Vitamins
help but there are other determining factors as well. If you want to get started in reducing your
cholesterol level, start eating a healthy diet and start exercising.
True or False: Drinking a glass of red wine on a daily basis with dinner makes you immune to heart
disease.
Studies have shown that moderate amounts of red wine will increase HDL. However, alcohol is high in
calories and it may cause an increase in triglycerides, which will put undue pressure on the liver, and will
increase blood pressure.
True or False: Look for health conscious products
that have low cholesterol labels.
No. There are some products that are low in
cholesterol however, they may be high in saturated
fats.
True or False: You should never try to lower your
cholesterol level.
The liver produces enough Cholesterol to perform
its functions. If you start living a healthy lifestyle,
and start an exercise routine, this will help lower
your cholesterol level.
True or False: If you are overweight you are
destined to have high cholesterol.
Not necessarily, however, it is a contributing factor. You may have problems with high cholesterol and
not even know it. You may want to consider a healthy diet and exercise so that you are on your way to
living a long and healthy life.
It is a good idea to have your level of cholesterol checked periodically. You will receive a cholesterol
reading that consists of your total cholesterol level, lipoprotein levels, triglycerides and high density
lipoprotein cholesterol level. This will give your physician an overall picture of your health.
Your physician will want three different levels checked t give him a combined reading. It is recommended
that you have the cholesterol levels of the three which is the total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and HDL
cholesterol monitored and checked.
| This Website is published by F.P. Publishing (UK). 11, Zinzan St, Reading, Berks. RG1 7UG (UK) All work is World copyright protected - P. Moring 2009 PRIVACY |
| The Search Ends Here! |
| The Facts About |
| (The Search Ends Here!) |
| For Quality Home Products & Services |
