Question 1

would someone please explain to me..aside from sodium, if there aren't cholesterol in potato chips, why are they so bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Fat: Potato chips are generally fried and often fried in saturated fat. The extra calories and saturated fat are bad for you, much more than the potato per se.

Question 2

is gluten free pasta ( maize starch, soy flour, potato starch  and rice starch)with about 40 gm carbohydrates good for cholesterol ?

Accepted Answer

Does not matter: Since 90% of the cholesterol is produced by the body regardless of your diet, the above would not noticeably affect your cholesterol level. Do note that too much carb may not be good for your health. I don't believe extreme diet does anyone any good. Just eat anything in moderation and exercise at least 3 hrs a week will likely keep you in better shape.

Question 3

how to cure cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

No "cure": Only control. Eat well. Exercise. Be healthy.

Question 4

is a 5.3 cholesterol ok?

Accepted Answer

LDL, not Cholesterol: Cholesterol is a fat molecule manufactured by every animal cell, a building block of each cell membrane (enables membrane fluidity/movement without tearing), is fundamental to the survival of every animal cell. Lipoproteins (proteins which transport all fats in the water outside cells) is the correct issue for artery disease (e.g. Ldl ≤700 nmol/l, HDL ≥45 µmol/l). Cholesterol ↓$, but misleading.

Question 5

how to control cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on your age, other risk factors, and severity of cholesterol elevation.  The first step is healthy life style: fruits and vegetables and daily exercise avoiding animal fats in particular and large amount of any fat in general. Get to and maintain ideal body weight if possible.  If that fails and your risks are high, medication may be indicated.

Question 6

how bad is 215 cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol: In a patient with no particular risk factors cholesterol 215 is no big deal. In pt. With lots of risk factors it is more meaningful.

Question 7

why is cholesterol bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Avoid too much.: Cholesterol is not 'bad', all our cells contain and require cholesterol to keep membranes healthy in our bodies.  It's over-consumption of cholesterol which gets us into trouble.  The extra cholesterol lodges in arteries, eventually causing narrowing which can lead to blood clots (heart attacks, strokes).

Question 8

what could help my cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Diet: Eat good fats in avacados, raw nuts, cut back on bad fats in beef, whole dairy, fried foods, fast foods. Boos your good cholesterol by exercise

Question 9

is  cholesterol of 402 possible?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Familial hyperlipoprotienemias unfortuately are capable of much higher cholesterol levels.

Question 10

my cholesterol is 180 that good?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Usually under 200 is good.

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