Question 1

does guacamole effect your cholesterol ?

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Lowers cholesterol: I haven't seen studies specifically on guacamole, but it's mostly avocado. Avocado (& the other ingredients in guacamole), like all fruits & veggies, has no cholesterol, but it is rich in fats, primarily monounsaturated fats. Several studies have shown avocado significantly lowers total cholesterol levels & more specifically lowers "bad" ldl, while, according to some studies, raising "good" hdl.

Question 2

how to cure cholesterol?

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

Question 3

is a 5.3 cholesterol ok?

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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 4

how to control cholesterol?

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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 5

how bad is 215 cholesterol?

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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 6

why is cholesterol bad for you?

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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 7

what could help my cholesterol?

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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 8

is  cholesterol of 402 possible?

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

Question 9

my cholesterol is 180 that good?

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Yes: Usually under 200 is good.

Question 10

what are good cholesterol levels?

Accepted Answer

LDl50TRI: Ldl less than 100
hdl more than 50
triglycerides less than 150.

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