Cholesterol

The term referred to as waxy cholesterol, fat like substance found in all cells of the body. It helps in digesting fats, strengthening cell membranes and the hormones. While cholesterol performs many important functions in the body, too much cholesterol in the blood can be dangerous to health. When cholesterol in the blood reaches high levels, it could create on artery walls, increasing the risk of blood clots, heart attack and stroke. Other problems In blood cholesterol transport throughout the body by special carriers called lipoproteins. Two large low density lipoproteins are lipoproteins (LDL) and high density lipoproteins (HDL). Low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is known as "bad" cholesterol because it contributes to heart disease followed by narrowing and blood vessels. High density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is known as "good" cholesterol, as well as LDL levels in check and helps protect against heart disease. Removes HDL cholesterol from the blood, in the exercise of his liver, where it is metabolized. It is therefore useful to have a high level of HDL in the blood. Tips to combat high cholesterol: High cholesterol is linked to many factors, such as genetics; Weight, inactivity and poor diet contribute to high cholesterol. Understanding how these factors influence your cholesterol plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of high cholesterol. Genetics If you have a family history of heart disease or high cholesterol levels, it is important to focus on those aspects that can be monitored, rather than a sense of genetically doomed. By maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly and eating a low-fat, well-balanced diet, you will decrease the chances of the development of heart disease. Weight Savings excess weight is usually associated with the increase in the total and LDL cholesterol. Everyone reacts differently to the loss of weight, but most people believe that cholesterol in the blood is reduced, as the declining weight. The best way to lose weight and lower cholesterol is increased activity in combination with low-fat meal. Implementation The exercise is very important in the fight against cholesterol levels. Not only the general and LDL cholesterol, usually with a reduction activities, but also increases HDL cholesterol. In order to obtain this effect "aerobics" activities better. Cholesterol Drugs Diet Diet is a critical component of blood cholesterol decreased. Proper diet can reduce cholesterol levels for a number of reasons. Diet changes are needed to reduce the weight, but can affect cholesterol levels even if weight remains unchanged. A diet without fat is not a healthy diet. This is the number and type of fat in the diet, which is important in controlling cholesterol.

Cholesterol Medications

		Lipitor (HMG-CoA) Generic Atorvastatin belongs to the group of medicines called 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors. It works by...			Zocor (Simvastatin) Generic Zocor (Simvastatin) is an hmg-coa reductase inhibitor or statin used to lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglyceride levels in your blood or...
		Tricor Tricor is used for controlling high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. It is used in combination with a diet low in cholesterol and...			Crestor (HDL, "good") Crestor is used for lowering high cholesterol and triglycerides in certain patients. It also increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL, good )...
		Mevacor (Lovastatin) Mevacor (Lovastatin) is used for lowering high cholesterol in certain patients. It is used along with an appropriate diet. It is used in certain...			Pravachol (Pravastatin) Pravachol (Pravastatin) is used for lowering high cholesterol and triglycerides in certain patients.
		Zetia (Ezetimibe) Zetia (Ezetimibe) is used for treating high blood cholesterol along with a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet.			Gemfibrozil (LOPID) Gemfibrozil (LOPID) can help prevent cholesterol clogging blood vessels. It lowers blood fats and cholesterol for patients who are at risk of...
		Vytorin (EZETIMIBE and SIMVASTATIN) Vytorin (EZETIMIBE and SIMVASTATIN) is a cholesterol-lowering medicines. Vytorin reduces the amount of cholesterol (a type of fat) absorbed by the...			Shuddha Guggulu Shuddha Guggulu is a herb that helps regulate the lipid metabolism, showing excellent results in weight control and body fat reduction. It...