Posts Tagged ‘LDL cholesterol’

• Oysters can be a good source of heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids
• The garbanzo beans in hummus can lower LDL cholesterol by 5% or more
• Drinking one glass of pinot noir wine per day can lower cholesterol levels significantly
• Sushi provides a wide range of cholesterol lowering benefits

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Cholesterol Foods3 Mar 2009

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• 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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• Diabetes in now believed to play a role in cardiovascular problems. Lowering your blood sugar may prevent heart disease
• Actions leading to high blood sugar also lead to an increased risk of heart disease. These are obesity, inactivity and high LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels

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Obesity and Diabetes22 Nov 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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• Risk factors for heart disease that you can’t change: age, gender, heredity
• Risk factors for heart disease that you can change: stopping smoking, lowering your LDL cholesterol levels, hostility
• High LDL numbers increase the chance of arthrosclerosis, artery plaque, heart attack or stroke

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Cardiovascular Problems3 Nov 2008

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• Conditions associated with diabetes can impact the potential development of cardiovascular disease. Some of these include: obesity, physical inactivity and hypertension
• Another is dyslipidemia which is a condition in which a person’s triglycerides and LDL cholesterol is higher than their HDL cholesterol levels
• If worried, visit a doctor. Being proactive can help prevent heart attacks and the risk of coronary heart disease

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Obesity and Diabetes3 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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