Cholesterol Management

• Getting more exercise can significantly lower your cholesterol levels
• Taking garlic supplements and looking for foods enriched with plant sterols/stanols is important to lowering cholesterol
• Soluble fiber can help reduce cholesterol by about 5%
• Some types of fats can actually be good for your cholesterol

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Cholesterol Management19 Jun 2009

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• Saturated and unsaturated fats are different because of the arrangement of their molecular chains
• Omega-3 fatty acids which are found in fish are considered polyunsaturated fat
• Lowering cholesterol levels means cutting out saturated fat and trans fatty acids, a type of structurally altered unsaturated fat

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Cholesterol Management28 Apr 2009

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• The importance of cholesterol levels on overall health.
• High cholesterol may not initially display any symptoms.
• Get your cholesterol tested and take positive action!

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Cholesterol Management15 Apr 2009

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• Making lifestyle changes, including quitting your smoking addiction and boosting your exercise levels, can increase HDL cholesterol levels
• Despite some side effects, niacin is a powerful supplement against high cholesterol
• Eating less cholesterol and eating more fiber can have a positive effect on your total cholesterol levels
• Antioxidants may be the key in lowering your risk of heart disease caused by high cholesterol

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Cholesterol Management23 Feb 2009

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• Cutting out fried foods and reducing red meat can help lower LDL cholesterol levels
• Look for products with added plant sterols/stanols and which are low in fat
• Going on a low cholesterol diet can help you lose weight while also cutting down the amount of bad cholesterol you take in
• Getting plenty of cardiovascular exercises is one way to boost good HDL cholesterol levels

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Cholesterol Management16 Feb 2009

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• Choose salmon over shrimp because shellfish has higher cholesterol concentration than other types of seafood
• Use egg substitutes for breakfast and baking – avoid egg yolks
• Don’t be fooled by reduced fat labels on hot dogs and bologna
• Increase intake of vegetable oils and use less butter/margarine when cooking
• Exercise at least 30 minutes a day to lower LDL cholesterol levels

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Cholesterol Management11 Feb 2009

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• High cholesterol can affect children as well as adults
• A total cholesterol levels that are over 170 need to be lowered and will increase the risks of health problems
• All children should have their cholesterol checked by the time they are 10 years old

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Cholesterol Management9 Feb 2009

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In this article you will learn:

• What are HDL cholesterol levels?
• How to determine if you have high cholesterol
• About total cholesterol levels
• How to work with cholesterol ratios in determining your cholesterol reading

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Cholesterol Management22 Jan 2009

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• Terpenes are oils found in coffee that may lead to high cholesterol, which is why caffeine may present a concern for those at risk for developing or already have been diagnosed with high cholesterol
• When drinking coffee, make sure to pay attention to the amount of cream and sugar you add since they bolster total cholesterol levels
• A low cholesterol diet is a good way of keeping LDL cholesterol levels (bad cholesterol levels) in check

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Cholesterol Management19 Jan 2009

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• Though cholesterol is often considered a negative term because of its association with high cholesterol, heart attacks, stroke and heart disease, it’s easy to forget that cholesterol is essential to our body’s basic ability to function properly
• Cholesterol aids in maintaining stability of cell membranes, plays an important role in the production of vitamin D and is essential to the efficient operation of the immune system. It’s the LDL cholesterol levels, and only one form of five different cholesterol types, that presents cause for concern
• HDL cholesterol levels present another type of cholesterol, and are known as one of the good cholesterol types

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Cholesterol Management5 Nov 2008

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• Though high cholesterol is a great concern today, cholesterol levels that are too low can be just as dangerous as cholesterol levels that are too high
• The way to maintaining good heart health is through understanding normal cholesterol levels and being able to balance total cholesterol levels
• The key to good heart health is by increasing HDL cholesterol levels and lowering LDL cholesterol levels
• Weight loss through physical activity and a healthy diet are two ways to achieving healthy cholesterol levels. Another means is through cholesterol lowering supplement such as those found in Blood Circulator, a nutritional supplement

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Cholesterol Management5 Nov 2008

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• Not only is it important to know what your total cholesterol levels are, but it’s even more important to keep your LDL cholesterol levels (bad cholesterol) in check
• The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued guidelines that will help you lower LDL cholesterol levels. Some of these tips include adding cardiovascular exercises to your weekly routine and eating a low cholesterol diet
• If you are overweight, have high cholesterol, and high triglyceride levels, another way to aid in reducing cholesterol is to increase your overall physical activity and lose weight

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Cholesterol Management31 Oct 2008

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• High-density lipoprotein makes up HDL cholesterol levels and is also known as the good cholesterol. Low-density lipoprotein, on the other hand, makes up LDL cholesterol levels, and is known as the bad form of cholesterol. This makes it important to lower LDL cholesterol levels, especially if you are at risk of developing high cholesterol or have already been diagnosed with high cholesterol
• HDL fights against plaque buildup in arteries, so promoting the increase in this good cholesterol can help improve blood circulation
• Some of the most effective ways of reducing cholesterol and total cholesterol levels is to maintain a healthy weight, increase physical activity and eat low cholesterol, or heart healthy diet

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Cholesterol Management1 Oct 2008

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