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Getting To Know The Cholesterol Scale Better For Optimal Heart Health
Knowing the players In attempting to determine the outcome of a sporting event it is helpful to know the plays. Let’s look at two of the stars on the cholesterol scale. LDL is the bad boy on the field, though he does have a few redeeming qualities. LDL is known as bad cholesterol and carries cholesterol through our arteries to our cells. The only problem is sometimes LDL leaves a little cholesterol along the walls of our arteries, thus paving the way for the development of arterial plaque obstructions which can turn deadly, especially when blood clotting is involved. HDL on the other hand is the nice guy that always make sure to sign every autograph before he leaves the field. He tries to make up for the sour attitude of LDL, but sometimes he simply feels overwhelmed. HDL is known as good cholesterol. This molecule ferries any excess cholesterol out of the body. HDL also, when seen in sufficient numbers, reduces existing plaque deposits thus reducing the chances of heart attack, stroke, and artery disease. Note: The cardiac risk factor ratios state that total cholesterol should be no higher than 4 times higher than HDL, and LDL should be no higher than 2.5 times higher than HDL. Cholesterol Scale Chart – American Medical Association >A total blood cholesterol of: *Less than 200 ideal *200 to 239 is borderline high *240 or above is high >A low density lipoprotein (LDL) level of: *Less than 100 is ideal *100 to 129 is slightly elevated *130 to 159 is borderline high *160 or above is high >A high density lipoprotein (HDL) level of: *60 or above is healthy *40 to 59 is slightly low *Less than 40 is too low What else? Lowering cholesterol, in most cases, is about changing old habits, adopting new healthier habits, and enlisting the help of convention medications such as statins or natural cholesterol reducing remedies if needed. Put simply, this basically means finding ways to increase HDL (good cholesterol) and decrease LDL (bad cholesterol levels), and bring overall cholesterol down to acceptable heart healthy levels. Certainly the aforementioned statin drugs will be one of your options but they do carry a number of serious label warnings. The side effect risks have made natural cholesterol reduction supplements combined with diet modification a safe and effective combination worth considering. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com R.D. Hawkins is an enthusiastic advocate for the use of natural health products and natural living with over 10 years experience in the field. Learn more about natural remedies and natural health at Purchase Remedies.com |
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