Cholesterol Glossary

By Author: Colin Beach
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Anti Oxidants:
Prevent the oxidation of cholesterol.
Eaxample ofAnti Oxidants;
CoenzymeQ10.
Vitamin A.
Vitamin C.
Vitamin E.

Bad Cholesterol:
See LDL.

Blood Cholesterol Report:
Getting a report is the only sure way of finding out if you have a
high cholesterol level.

Cholesterol:
A fatty substance which is produced by the liver. This helps with
the building and repairing of cells and produces testosterone and
estrogen hormones.

Good Cholesterol:
See HDL.

Heart Attack:
Research shows that if you lower your cholesterol you can reduce
the risk of a heart attack by up to 40%. Cholesterol is the number
1 cause of heart attacks.

HDL:
High-Density Lipoprotein.
Also referred to as Good Cholesterol.
Type of cholesterol that is present in our blood to perform
certain functions.

LDL:
Low-Density Lipoprotein.
Also referred to as Bad Cholesterol.
Type of cholesterol that is present in our blood to perform certain
functions.

Linolenic ...
... acid:
Contained in certain foods and helps to prevent blood clots.

Monounsaturated fat:
Contains powerful antioxidants that can lowers LDL cholesterol
without affecting the HDL levels.

Omega 3:
A fatty acid that is actually good for your heart.

Policosinol:
A natural product which may be able to reduce cholesterol.

Saturated fats:
Can cause the body to produce to much cholesterol.

Statin:
A cholesterol reducing drug.

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