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High Cholesterol Reference Guide
High Cholesterol
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High Cholesterol Reference Guide
Cholesterol is a natural substance similar to fat, made by the human body and found in many animal-based foods such as meats, poultry, fish dairy and eggs. The body produces Cholesterol because it is vital to certain body functions. However, when excessive amounts are present in the body, it can lead to very dangerous negative side effects.
Carried through the blood stream via lipoproteins, Cholesterol is distributed throughout body to help it digest fats, build healthy cell walls and create hormones necessary for everyday living. However, too much Cholesterol increases the risk of heart attack or stroke.
On its own, the body creates enough Cholesterol needed for the healthy maintenance of the human body. So, maintaining a reduced Cholesterol diet is important to minimize health risks.
When your body is exposed to too much cholesterol, it begins to clog artery walls as your body distributes it throughout the blood stream. Over time, this unwanted plaque narrows or hardens the arteries slowing or even blocking blood flow. Because your blood, and the oxygen it carries, is essential to your heart and brain, weakening blood flow can have adverse effects. If your blood supply is cut off or even reduced, you are at a greater risk of heart attack or stroke.
While normal, natural levels of Cholesterol are good for the body, increased Cholesterol caused by an unhealthy diet of excessive meats and dairy products will cause hardened arteries.
There are no symptoms related to high Cholesterol, so it is important to have your Cholesterol checked regularly.
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High Cholesterol Symptoms