May, 2009

What is the best way to increase one's good cholesterol (HDL) besides taking Omega -3?

exercises-biking,walking……etc for at least 30minutes each day.

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why the level of HDL decreases and the level of LDL inceases in patients with high cholesterol level ?

plz give me a scientific reasons
Doesnt always..however if you eat a high fat, high carb diet, the fats are mostly converted to low density lipids and unused carbs are converted to fat…this is because of the chemistry involved in reduction, oxidation, and digestion. The high density lipids wont break down as much because of the [...]

How long will it take it lower my cholesterol?

I am a 25 year old male, 150 lbs dripping wet. My cholesterol is 270mg/l, probably due to antidepressants.
My doc says that now that I'm off the meds, I ought to try and lower my cholesterol. I've changed my diet (more fibre) and have begun exercising more. Any idea how long it might take?
My [...]

What is the difference between "good" cholesterol and "bad" cholesterol? Why do we have cholesterol, anyway?

What people refer to as good cholesterol and bad cholesterol are not really cholesterol at all. They are actually carrier proteins that act like "baskets" to transport cholesterol between the blood and the liver. The "bad" form is low-density lipoprotein, which carries cholesterol from the liver, where it is made, to the blood. It is [...]

Easy dessert recipe for people with high cholesterol?

Some of my family member have high cholesterol. Does anyone here know an easy dessert recipe for people with high cholesterol? Thanks.
prepare sugar free jello and one cup of boiling water, then mix in one 8 oz cup of fat free artificially sweetened yogurt in a flavor that would go well with it, and add [...]

how do you raise your bodies hdl [good cholesterol]?

my good cholesterol is too low at .7 it needs too be around 2.5 i have been eating avocados as they are supposed to help.
I am not at all sure you have your figures correct. Assuming that the numbers you quote are in mmol/l. then normal HDL is above about 0.95 mmol/l. The range is [...]

My overall cholesterol is 196; LDL 128 & HDL 49 – are these levels okay or are they at risky levels?

I was given a very informative answer to my previous question and in that answer I was told the LDL must be low and HDL must be high – how do I know what is high and low for these numbers?
Your cholesterol is within normal limits. You LDL is also within normal limits. [...]

What can I do to lower my cholesterol in addition to changing my diet?

I found out, after having a fasting cholesterol test, that I have slightly high cholesterol. I know that I need to eat better, less fat and all. I exercise regularly (brisk walking at least 40 to 50 minutes a day). Is there anything else I can do to lower my cholesterol?
Just so [...]

What wine can decrease bad cholesterol?

can suggest?
gracias!
can drinking red wine affect our kidney?
One of the best foods for high choleserol is cinnamon. Bearing that in mind, perhaps cinnamon wine may be beneficial. You can buy a wine called cassia wine. THat is made from Chinese cinnamon. You can buy a bottle from your local Chinese restaurant or any health food [...]

What happens if your cholesterol is high and you don't get it taken care of?

- My insurance won't pay for my cholesterol to be checked. So, I was just curious to find out what happens if I have high cholesterol and it's not treated.
two words.. heart attack check with your insurance and see if they will cover a lipid profile most insurances will pick up some [...]