How Important Are Proper Cholesterol Levels?

Not long ago, our family doctor discovered that I had extremely high cholesterol levels. I didn’t know a lot about cholesterol, but, once he explained how dangerous this condition was, I decided that I had better learn all I could. Since then, I have gotten my cholesterol level under control and become somewhat of a layman expert in the process. Now, I’d like to use this small space to explain why getting control of your cholesterol levels is so important. Perhaps you will also understand why limiting, or eliminating, high cholesterol foods is vital.

Our bodies require cholesterol for a number of things. You cells use it like mortar to bind them together to make tissue. It’s also made into a bile acid and used for digestion.

You make most of the cholesterol your body requires in your liver. From there, it is carried by an enzyme called low density lipoproteins, or LDL, to your cells. Cells that have enough cholesterol when the LDL shows up will just say “No, Thanks” and send the enzyme on it’s way.

Problems arise when the LDL has cholesterol left over at the end of it’s trip. The extra cholesterol is deposited on the inner wall of an artery by the LDL. Over time, these deposits can restrict blood flow in the artery and “starve” the tissue that is downstream. Most heart attacks and strokes are the result of a loss of blood to the heart and brain.

I understand that this article is very basic. I only wish to get you thinking about your own cholesterol levels.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is based on information freely available in the national press and medical journals that deal with high cholesterol levels. Nothing herein is intended to be or taken as any kind of medical advice. For medical advice people have to visit with his or her personal physician or other medical specialist.

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