Bad Cholesterol Levels

• High cholesterol levels are rising and can cause problems with sexual functioning
• Artery plaque can build up while hardening arteries which affects the creation/maintenance of an erection. If there’s poor blood circulation, men can suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED)
• Know your cholesterol levels. There’s LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides

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Bad Cholesterol Levels9 Dec 2008

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• There are three groups of cholesterol: LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides
• Cholesterol is a fat-like, waxy substance found in most animal products. Our body needs cholesterol to produce hormones and to manufacture Vitamin D
• When cholesterol is left in our arteries, it can lead to artery plaque, poor blood circulation, blood clots and a heart attack
• Causes of high LDL: being overweight, genetics and being overweight

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Bad Cholesterol Levels16 Nov 2008

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• Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that our bodies make in the liver. We need a small amount to keep our bodies functioning properly. Leftover cholesterol leads to artery plaque
• Cholesterol is measured in four numbers: cholesterol reading, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides

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Bad Cholesterol Levels31 Oct 2008

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• You want your LDL cholesterol to be lower and your HDL cholesterol to be higher
• LDL cholesterol can cause artery plaque leading to hardening arteries and poor blood circulation
• HDL cholesterol levels rely on your lifestyle. You should stop smoking and begin exercising
• Niacin is suggested to increase HDL cholesterol

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Bad Cholesterol Levels30 Oct 2008

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