Cholesterol

Cholesterol reduction by Food

Posted by on July 4, 2010 at 3:50 am

There are several ways that one can tilt the balance to favor the amount of HDL versus LDL amounts within one’s body. The first is to increase one’s activity and exercise. Exercise increases the amount of HDL in the blood, thereby increasing the amount of cholesterol being transported back for removal from one’s body. Cholesterol [...]

High Cholesterol Risk Factors

Posted by on June 19, 2010 at 4:45 am

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance made in the liver and found in certain foods, such as from animals, like dairy products, eggs, and meat. The body needs some cholesterol in order to function properly. However, too much cholesterol can increase a person’s risk of developing heart disease. There are several factors that contribute to [...]