Question 1

what is cholesterol?

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Normal body fat: Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty chemical with bad press.  It is a normal component of your cell membranes and a critical building block of many hormones that include the sex hormones and blood pressure hormones.  The problem is that some types of cholesterol (e.g., ldl-c) when modified in blood vessels can trigger the atherosclerotic process that can block arteries to organs, that then malfunction.

Question 2

is cholesterol high at 6.2?

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Borderline but...: This is borderline high but whether it is of concern depends on the types of cholesterol (hdl, LDL & LDL particle subtypes) and other risk factors. The main cause of cardiovascular disease is not cholesterol but inflammation. See http://www.Sott.Net/article/242516-heart-surgeon-speaks-out-on-what-really-causes-heart-disease
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Question 3

cholesterol is 200 it is ok?

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Reached: Borderline high by 1.Normal is below 200, so 199 would be the starting normal.

Question 4

is 5.8mmol/l of cholesterol excessively high?

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High: You cholesterol is higher than desired level though not necessarily excessively high. It would be prudent to consult your doctor.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!

Question 5

what could happen if your cholesterol exceeds 300?

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Choleterol: Elevated cholesterol over time can contribute to the development of atherosclerotic disease and narrowing of the bodies blood vessels. This contributes to high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke and kidney failure. That's why we try and control that risk.

Question 6

what are helpful recommendations for lowering cholesterol?

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Heart : Eat a mediterranean diet, get plenty of exercise, do not smoke and take care of any risk factors you may have like diabetes, hypertension or gout.

Question 7

how to reduce cholesterol?

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Diet and Statin : Watch the diet- more polyunsaturated and less saturated lipid, alcohol in moderation.
No smoking
more aerobic exercises.
Statins as per your md!

Question 8

what foods lower cholesterol?

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The healthy one!: Vegetables, fruits and cereals are the ones that most lower the cholesterol. The less processed the food the better. Try to choose the one with high content in fiber (oranges over bananas, for example). Fish, if it's baked or grilled, has high content of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acid that improves the lipid profile. You can take the fish oil as supplements with same effect.

Question 9

what is my cholesterol level?

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Do a blood test: May be your doctor has it on file check with 
your physician . If not done in past please do a test.

Question 10

how do i lower my cholesterol?

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Hatd work but possib: I would try diet exercise & weight loss first...If that's ineffective than medication could be considered.

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