Small dense LDL (sdLDL) and ApoB give a clearer picture of atherogenic particle burden than LDL-C alone. High triglycerides often predict sdLDL. Consider ApoB or LDL-P testing if you have metabolic risk factors or unexplained cardiovascular risk.
Lifestyle changes - Mediterranean-style eating, soluble fiber, plant sterols, exercise - are foundational for lowering LDL. When risk remains high, evidence supports proven medicines (statins, ezetimibe, others) under medical supervision.
A modern overview of cholesterol: what the numbers mean, how risk calculators (ASCVD) are used, and practical lifestyle and medication steps to reduce cardiovascular risk.
Cholesterol affects long-term heart health. This updated guide explains what LDL, HDL and triglycerides mean and gives practical, evidence-based steps - diet, exercise, quitting smoking, sleep, stress control and when to consider medication - to keep cholesterol in a healthy range.
Tiger prawn (Penaeus monodon) supplies EPA and DHA and lean protein, making it a reasonable component of a heart-healthy diet, though it contains dietary cholesterol and less omega-3 than oily fish.
High blood cholesterol increases cardiovascular risk but is often manageable. Combine a Mediterranean-style diet, exercise, smoking cessation, and evidence-based medicines like statins when needed. Regular screening and individualized care reduce heart attack and stroke risk.
Omega-3s (EPA and DHA) in oily fish and supplements support heart, triglyceride, brain, and eye health. Prefer seafood first; use supplements or prescription omega-3s under medical guidance.
A cholesterol chart lists cholesterol, saturated fat and related data for common foods. Use it to compare choices, focus on saturated/trans fats and overall dietary patterns, and discuss results with your clinician.
High cholesterol raises the risk of atherosclerosis, heart attack, and stroke. Get screened, lower LDL with lifestyle changes, and follow your clinician's plan - medications like statins are used when risk remains high.
Practical, updated guidance for lowering LDL cholesterol: emphasize plant foods and soluble fiber, eat fatty fish and nuts, replace saturated fats with unsaturated oils, avoid trans fats, and combine diet with regular exercise and medical monitoring.
High cholesterol usually has no symptoms. Get a baseline lipid panel in early adulthood, manage risk factors with lifestyle changes, and use medications like statins when needed to lower heart attack and stroke risk.
Practical, evidence-based steps to lower triglycerides: reduce added sugars and refined carbs, lose excess weight, limit alcohol, add omega-3s, exercise regularly, and seek medical care when levels are very high.
High LDL (bad) cholesterol raises heart attack and stroke risk. You can lower risk with diet, exercise, and, when needed, statins; test and discuss personalized care with your clinician.
Cholesterol is essential but can raise heart disease risk when levels are high. Understand LDL, HDL and triglycerides, common total-cholesterol categories, major risk factors, and practical steps to lower risk.
A concise guide to the four lipid panel values - total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides - current target ranges, and how clinicians use these numbers to manage heart-disease risk.
High cholesterol stems from diet, lifestyle, medical conditions, and genetics. Early screening, healthier eating, regular activity, and - when needed - medications like statins reduce long-term heart and stroke risk.
Icelandic cod liver oil delivers EPA/DHA plus vitamins A and D. It can support nutrient needs but varies by product; check labels and seek medical advice if pregnant or on medications.
Cholesterol is essential but higher LDL increases heart disease risk. Replace saturated and trans fats with unsaturated fats, favor a Mediterranean-style pattern, and include marine omega-3s to lower triglycerides. Work with your clinician for personalized targets and, if needed, medication.
Arctic cod liver oil provides EPA and DHA plus vitamins A and D. It can support triglyceride reductions and general wellness, but watch vitamin A levels, check product purity, and consult a clinician for pregnancy or drug interactions.
Norwegian fish oil provides marine omega-3s (EPA/DHA) that lower triglycerides and may offer modest benefits for inflammation; high-dose therapy should be used under medical supervision.
A lipid profile is a set of blood tests (total cholesterol, LDL-C, HDL-C, triglycerides, and non-HDL) used to assess cardiovascular risk and guide lifestyle or medication decisions. Interpretation depends on overall ASCVD risk and current guideline-based targets.
Cholesterol testing detects elevated LDL and other lipid issues before symptoms, allowing lifestyle changes or medications to reduce heart attack and stroke risk. Start screening in early adulthood, repeat periodically, and follow clinician guidance on treatment.
Elevated cholesterol and triglycerides often rise in pregnancy and are usually temporary, but markedly abnormal levels can increase preeclampsia risk and may influence early fetal arterial changes. Discuss testing and management with your obstetrician and a lipid or maternal-fetal specialist.
Cholesterol balance matters for heart and stroke risk. Combine diet, exercise, weight control, smoking cessation, stress management and, when needed, medications - guided by regular testing - to lower your risk.
A Complete Lipid Profile measures total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides. Modern care uses these results plus your overall cardiovascular risk to guide lifestyle steps and, when needed, statin therapy.