Cholesterol

Healthy Cholesterol Levels

A few years ago, many had not heard of cholesterol, but with all the information everywhere people are becoming aware how their cholesterol levels affect their lives. If  you are what you eat, then what you eat has something to do with your cholesterol. What is cholesterol? How will you know if you have a healthy cholesterol level?

Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a type of lipid, needed in all the vital functions of the body. Every single one of our cells is surrounded by cholesterol and its job is to insulate our nerve fibers. By insulating the nerve fibers, the cholesterol ensures that the nerve signals are traveling properly which is extremely important. Cholesterol also produces hormones which are used to carry specific signals around the body.
Too much cholesterol in the body  increase your chances of heart disease. If you have a high cholesterol level, you should bring it down. Even though cholesterol is essential for our bodies to function properly, the level has to be kept right.

What Is Your Cholesterol Level?    

How do you know if your cholesterol levels are high? You have to consult your doctor let you know exactly what your cholesterol level is. Knowing your levels is not really enough to tell whether or not you have a risk of heart disease, you need to find out what your Lipoprotein levels is.

Lipoproteins are molecules that carry cholesterol around the body. They are important because they control exactly how much cholesterol is in your body.

 The doctor can tell you how low your cholesterol levels should be. The average person usually should have around 4.0mmol/l but if you have a low density lipoprotein count, then you should have around 2.0mmol/l. Each person is different so you need to get your levels checked to see exactly what you should be aiming for.

Cholesterol is important and you should know what levels you have. More people are developing heart disease due to high levels of cholesterol, so it is advisable to have it checked.

There are many ways to improve your cholesterol level. Eat healthy food that can help lower your LDL cholesterol level. With a healthy diet, your body is protected from the damaging effect of cholesterol. You should quit smoking, lose weight and exercise to raise your HDL cholesterol level.

Following a healthy low fat diet can lower cholesterol levels. If healthy eating and exercising don't work after a few months, ask your doctor for medicine to lower your cholesterol level.





Health experts recommend people to have a healthy lifestyle with plenty of exercise and a balanced diet.