Posts Tagged ‘Hardening arteries’

High Cholesterol Levels Among the Causes of Impotence


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 (more...)

Bad Cholesterol Levels

9 Dec 2008

CRP stands for C-Reactive Protein. It’s a protein produced by our immune system in response to supposed antigens or invaders in our body
CRP shows inflammation occurring in our arteries. Hardening arteries are associated with atherosclerosis which is a major risk factors for coronary heart disease
CRP test shouldn’t be routine but if you’re already at risk for heart disease, you may want to discuss the option with your physician

Elevated CRP

15 Nov 2008

Increase HDL

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

Bad Cholesterol Levels

30 Oct 2008

Heart Inflammation

C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein produced in response to inflammation. Inflammation is the body’s response to an injury or an infection. It’s now believed to play a role in cardiovascular disease
The CRP test is conducted when acute inflammation is at risk. It helps evaluate conditions like Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis. CRP levels of less than 1mg per liter of blood are considered normal
It’s yet to be determined if CRP is a marker of heart disease or if it displays a connection between Atherosclerosis (hardening arteries)

Elevated CRP

1 Sep 2008