Kerryn Boogaard Kerryn Boogaard
Beverly Goldsmith Beverly Goldsmith
Zoe Bingley-Pullin Zoe Bingley-Pullin

Cholesterol: Everything You Need to Know:

What you need to know, and what you need to do to keep healthy
By Expert Tips
Date: May 29 2017
Editor Rating:
All-about-cholesterol-motherpedia

We've all heard about cholesterol, but do you actually know what it is and what it really does? Contrary to what we usually hear, cholesterol plays a useful role in our body, helping build cells, make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help you digest foods. It's also present in some foods.

What is cholesterol?

If you saw cholesterol, it would resemble a melted candle: this waxy substance is found in all our cells, and is carried through our bloodstream, attached to lipoproteins.

There are two types of lipoproteins: low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL). It's important to have healthy levels of both types, which is why regular check-ups are important.

What is “good” and “bad” cholesterol?

LDL cholesterol is sometimes referred to as "bad" cholesterol – this is because high levels of LDL can lead to a build-up of cholesterol in your arteries, which can cause heart disease, heart attacks or strokes. HDL cholesterol is also known as the “good” cholesterol. This is because it carries cholesterol from other parts of your body back to your liver, which in turn, removes the cholesterol from your body.

How do I know if I have high cholesterol?

Your general practitioner or doctor can check your cholesterol levels through a simple blood test.

Remember, high cholesterol has no symptoms (although excess weight, smoking, poor diet and lack of exercise are major indicators that your cholesterol levels may be high). A blood test is the only way to detect high cholesterol, so it is important to discuss your health history and concerns with your doctor.

What are the health risks of high cholesterol?

In Australia, 33 per cent of adults aged between 30 and 65 years have been diagnosed with high cholesterol.1 If you have high cholesterol, you are at greater risk of coronary heart disease. According to the Australian Heart Foundation, total blood cholesterol levels exceeding 5.5 mmol/L greatly increase the risk of ischaemic heart disease, while levels above 6.5 mmol/L represent extremely high risk.

How can I reduce my bad cholesterol?

LDL cholesterol can be lowered by increasing your servings of polyunsaturated oil, such as sunflower of safflower oil. Eating oats and legumes can lower LDL cholesterol by five per cent, and put foods called saponins – think chickpeas, alfalfa, spouts – in your shopping basket, alongside garlic and onions, as these may also have a positive effect in lowering cholesterol levels. Supplementing with Cuban Policosanol may also help to improve cholesterol levels by increasing HDL cholesterol and reducing LDL cholesterol within the normal cholesterol range.

To find out more about cholesterol and its management please visit www.raydel.com.au.

Dietary supplements should not replace a balanced diet. Please seek advice from your healthcare practitioner before considering the use of supplements.

1 https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/images/uploads/publications/RES-115-Aust_heart_disease_statstics_2015_WEB.PDF

Share This Tweet This Email To Friend
Recent Comments
10 Total Comments
Riverplace Home Listings says: 2017 05 31
Rating:

What a good blog you have here. Please update it more often. This topics is my interest. Thank you. . . Riverplace Home Listings

OutdoorChairs says: 2017 06 12
Rating:

Easily, the article is actually the best topic on this registry related issue. I fit in with your conclusions and will eagerly look forward to your next updates. Just saying thanks will not just be sufficient, for the fantasti c lucidity in your writing. I will instantly grab your rss feed to stay informed of any OutdoorChairs

muneer ahmed says: 2020 02 05
Rating:

Great post yet I was thinking about whether you could compose a litte more on this subject? I"d be exceptionally grateful in the event that you could expound a tad bit further. Value it! free file sharing online

Maurice smith says: 2020 06 30
Rating:

For many people this is important, so check out my profile:  enyenifilmizle.com

Maurice smith says: 2020 07 01
Rating:

Hmm… I interpret blogs on a analogous issue, however i never visited your blog. I added it to populars also i’ll be your faithful primer. Robot for disinfection

Maurice smith says: 2020 07 02
Rating:

These you will then see the most important thing, the application provides you a website a powerful important internet page: best travel destinations

Maurice smith says: 2020 07 02
Rating:

I should say only that its awesome! The blog is informational and always produce amazing things. cosmetic dentistry singapore

Maurice smith says: 2020 07 02
Rating:

So it is interesting and very good written and see what they think about other people.  interior design malaysia

Maurice smith says: 2020 07 03
Rating:

This is very significant, and yet necessary towards just click this unique backlink: bursa boşanma avukatı

Maurice smith says: 2020 07 04
Rating:

Max Translation is an experienced translation agency providing the very best document translation services to clients across the United States and the world. Our Professional Translators are used for daily business operations, newsletters and emails, international marketing of a product or service, legal policies, and sales. As a full-service translation agency, our service includes Spanish translation, French translation, Portuguese translation, German translation, Italian translation, editing, and proofreading by different translators at no additional charge, as well as the translation of all types of documents to and from all file formats. Portuguese translation

View All Comments
Post a Comment
* your email address will not appear

Please enter the word you see in the image below:


Post a Comment
* your email address will not appear

Please enter the word you see in the image below:33343


Your Comment has been posted
Related Articles
lady-holding-heart
2015 Go Red for Women campaign busted five of the…
Read more
Heart health cover
Daily heart health advice for mums
Read more
Cry babies

Dry your eyes!
The newest additions are on their way from the Babies who cry real tears!

Shipping-containers-freight-wallpaper-preview

Latest Tech Used In Shipping Containers
Read how the shipping industry has revolutionised

Motherpedia cover-2

Win 1 set of a 4-book hardcover illustrated boxed set
Barbara Murray’s new 4-book Sound Stories is perfect for parents and educators and could assist with NAPLAN results

Motherpedia cover (4)

Where to celebrate Oktoberfest Australia
Get ready for this celebration!

Motherpedia cover-4

A Fortnight of Foodie Experiences at East Village
A taste of East Village. What's in it for me?

Globber my too fix up cover

We Try: Globber My TOO Fix Up
A scooter that grows with your child

Throw a winning cricket pitch

3 Steps to a Winning Backyard Cricket Pitch
Ex-Adelaide Oval legend curator Les Burdett shares his tips for getting your backyard cricket pitch test match ready this summer

A bike that follows your kids life cycle - motherpedia - cover

A Bike That Follows Your Kids Life Cycle
Check out the Bunzi 2-in-1 gradual balance bike!

Moonlight lifestyle

Moonlight Cinema to bring…
Moonlight Cinema announces brand new Western Sydney venue

Screen shot 2019-11-26 at 8.29.12 am

Your Magical Christmas Wonderland…
Adventure park is about to light up the night sky with its "Christmas Festival of Lights"

Screen shot 2019-11-21 at 11.11.36 am

The Preston Market Gets…
It's time to feel pumped up for the holiday season!

Bruno-kelzer-zqzuigxcvrq-unsplash

Bunnings team members get…
Help raise funds by buying a snag or donating at your local store.