Cholesterol is needed by the body, but actually without any intake of cholesterol from the outer well their needs are met. Because 80 percent of cholesterol produced in the body (liver) and 20 percent of the rest of the meal.
But unfortunately many people have high cholesterol because of the food and lifestyle. Someone said to have normal cholesterol levels 160-200 mg in size while the entry of dangerous conditions if it is above 240 mg
because it can cause a stroke.
People who have high cholesterol sometimes does not show specific symptoms. But there are special characteristics in people who get high cholesterol is
1. Pain or stiffness in the neck back of the head.
2. Stiffness is also down to his shoulder.
3. Leg swelling
4. Easy to accomplish
5. Easy sleepy.
The most accurate way to tell if people are suffering from high cholesterol or not, of course with the test laboraorium. If the cholesterol level exceeds 240 mg, it means already warning limits should be lowered.
Someone said to have normal cholesterol levels 160-200 mg in size while the entry of dangerous conditions if it is above 240 mg because it can cause a stroke.
As quoted by the LIVESTRONG, Tuesday (6/12/2011), although high cholesterol itself does not directly cause fatigue, but the conditions that brought about can make people more easily tired alias accomplish.
High cholesterol also has an impact on the body.
High cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease and blood vessels. Risk worst, fat clots can block blood flow that can lead to death from heart attack or stroke.
High cholesterol problems experienced by hundreds of millions of people around the world. The main cause is mostly because of the food. But there are other causes besides the food that you should know.
Seven causes of high cholesterol experienced by most people as quoted from Health.com are:
1. Daily food
Cholesterol is generally derived from animal fats such as meat goats, although quite a few are derived from vegetable fat such as coconut and palm oil. Some of the food that had been believed to be healthy like eggs, also contain cholesterol.
The food is too much saturated fat can cause high cholesterol, so it is advisable to wisely consume everyday foods to avoid excess.
Begin to organize food such as beef, lamb, milk, eggs, butter and cheese because it contains saturated fat.
Foods that contain coconut oil, palm oil or butter also has a lot of saturated fat. Saturated fats are often found in snacks that contain margarine, using cooking oil and pastries.
2. Weight loss
Excess body weight is not only annoying but more appearance poor health effects. Being overweight may increase triglycerides and lower HDL (good cholesterol).
3. Less mobile
The human body is designed to be always on the move so it is advisable to move much. Consider whether your activities more sitting or sleeping and rarely walk away. Less moving can increase LDL (bad) cholesterol and lower HDL (good cholesterol).
4. Certain diseases
You may have tried to stay away from fatty foods but it is still high cholesterol. Having certain diseases such as diabetes or hypothyroidism can cause high cholesterol.
5. Family history
If one family member has a problem of high cholesterol so be careful because your risk of having high cholesterol can also occur.
6. Smoke
Smoking can lower your good cholesterol circulating in the body so that only the bad cholesterol. This bad cholesterol if if not controlled can be fatal.
