Healthy Tips

LDL cholesterol

Cholesterol is not soluble in water. Cholesterol in the blood is in the form of complexes with specific protein carriers, the so-called apolipoproteidami. Low density lipoproteins (Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) also known as bad cholesterol. High-density lipoproteins (High-density lipoprotein, or HDL) is also known as «good» cholesterol. Counting the total blood cholesterol is carried out by blood.

LDL bad cholesterol
When too many «bad» cholesterol circulates in the blood, it will slowly grow on the inner walls of arteries. Together with other substances to form the so-called plaques, making the arteries narrower and less flexible. This disease is called atherosclerosis. Blocked arteries of atherosclerotic plaque can lead to stroke or heart attack.

LDL or bad cholesterol

The high volume of bad LDL cholesterol will deposit cholesterol on the walls of blood vessels in the formation of plaque. More and more plaques will narrow the blood vessels and, perhaps, finally, block blood flow. As a result of LDL cholesterol is considered bad cholesterol. It is important to note, saturated fats and trans fatty acids are the factors that increase the level of cholesterol in the blood. Unsaturated fats are found in nuts and fish may reduce the cholesterol LDL. In addition, the soluble fiber in fruits, oats, barley and legumes can also lower LDL cholesterol.

Triglitsiridy :
Triglitsirid – a form of fat, which was established in the body. Increased triglitsiridov may be associated with excess weight, physical inactivity, smoking, alcohol consumption and diet, high in carbohydrates (more than 60 percent of total calories). People with high triglitsiridov often have high levels of cholesterol – the high content of LDL and low HDL. Many people with heart disease and diabetes have an increased level of triglitsiridov.

Lipoprotein (a)
LP (a) – a genetic variation of LDL (low plonosti lipoproteins). High levels of LP (a) is a major risk factor for premature development of fatty deposits in arteries, which in turn leads to coronary heart disease.