Question 1

which drug reduces blood cholesterol and stimulates the production of bile salts?

Accepted Answer

Cholestipol: Cholestipol. It's an old agent seldom used anymore. Another more frequently used agent is cholestyramine.

Question 2

what is cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

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 3

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 4

what is a good colesterol level?

Accepted Answer

200 ?: It's really your components that are important
hdl or good should be over 40
ldl of bad should be less tha 100
triglyceride should be less than 130.

Question 5

what causes cholesterol to go up?

Accepted Answer

Genes, aging & foods: Cholesterol goes up the older we get & from inherited genes from our parents. Cholesterol also goes up because of eating fatty & oily foods, certain dairy products, fats from meats, poultry & some seafood. The liver makes cholesterol out of above foods. Remember to look at the good cholesterol HDL (protects) and the bad cholesterol LDL (causes blockages).

Question 6

what will lower your cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: Weight loss, avoid saturated fats and trans fats, more fiber.  Medication if your doctor recommends.

Question 7

what do cholesterol numbers mean?

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol Numbers: This would require more space that permitted here.  Please get a copy of your lipid panel results (the reference ranges are next to each number) and visit your doctor.  The total comes from the interaction of measures of various fats in your blood, some good and some not so good.  As the total moves beyond 200 docs talk about medication or lifestyle changes.  Peace and good health.

Question 8

what can i do to low my cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Diet and exercise: Eat a healthy diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables and adequate amounts of protein. Exercise 150 minutes per week by running, walking quickly, cycling, swimming or aerobics. Stop smoking if you smoke. Achieve a healthy weight for your height. If these do not lower your cholesterol to acceptable ranges, consult your physician for the possibility of cholesterol lowering medications.

Question 9

cholesterol is 6 what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Elevated: A cholesterol of 6 in si units (as used in the uk) is mildly elevated (about 230  in mg/dl, as used in the usa). More importantly is the level of LDL and HDL cholesterol, presence or absence of diabetes, smoking status, blood pressure, level of physical fitness, and family history.

Question 10

what is the importance of cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Essential: cholesterol is required for tissue repair and regeneration particularly those that has high turnover rates such as the skin blood cells etc. it is also a building block for the synthesis of hormones,vitamins and numerous important substances used in body metabolism

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