Archive for the ‘Cholesterol’ Category
How do you make your HDL cholesterol levels go up?
Author: I am 21 and my total cholesterol is 139 but I am worried because me doctor said my HDL (the good kind) is a little low. What foods or herbal remedies are good for lowering cholesterol? I know grapefruit is good and exercise.
and i think my wellness teacher in college said that my cholesterol at my age should be like 116 or lower. is that true?
so is 139 too high for my age group?
What are good foods to lower cholesterol?
I have slightly elevated cholesterol but the doctor only told me to lower my fat intake. I want to find other effective methods to lowering cholesterol.
What is more important, the overall cholesterol rate or the ratio of good cholesterol?
When I look at printouts of blood work, it lists total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides and a cholesterol/hdl ratio. It states that the ratio should be <4.4. Is the lower the ratio better? And, should that be considered when looking at the total cholesterol picture?
What can I do to lower my cholesterol in addition to changing my diet?
I found out, after having a fasting cholesterol test, that I have slightly high cholesterol. I know that I need to eat better, less fat and all. I exercise regularly (brisk walking at least 40 to 50 minutes a day). Is there anything else I can do to lower my cholesterol?
How is cholesterol good for you and your body?
Explain the benefits of cholesterol for the body and its functions. How does it affect joints and organs?