Can a Diet Lower Cholesterol?
According to international cardiac guidelines, one of the primary cholesterol-lowering measures is a dietary adjustment. What to eat and what not to eat? It is a question...
Dr. Alex
The world's largest Framingham study of cardiovascular disease discovered that people with high cholesterol levels are several times more likely to suffer from coronary heart disease, including heart attack, stroke, and other dangerous diseases associated with atherosclerosis.
Cholesterol is both "bad" and "good"
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that is necessary for the formation of enzymes, hormones, and other vital elements for the body. However, if metabolic processes are disturbed, the cholesterol content in the blood may rise, causing irreversible changes in the walls of blood vessels and leading to atherosclerosis. There is "good" and "bad" cholesterol. "Good" cholesterol is not deposited in the vessels and does not allow other fats to do so. “Bad” cholesterol is constantly s...
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