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

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

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

cholesterol related disease?

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CV: Heart attack and stroke among others.

Question 9

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 10

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

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