Cholesterol. Where are they come from? Liver produces 75-80% of cholesterol.

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Cholesterol

Transcript of Cholesterol. Where are they come from? Liver produces 75-80% of cholesterol.

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Cholesterol

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Where are they come from?Liver produces 75-80% of cholesterol

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LDL (Bad Cholesterol)HDL (Good Cholesterol)

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Is there Symptoms of High Cholesterol?

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How do you find your cholesterol level?

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Normal Range

Cholesterol < 5.4HDL > 1.0LDL < 4.0Risk Ratio=Cholesterol/HDLSmall ratio = lower risk

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How to improve your cholesterol level?

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Limit saturated and trans fats

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How to find saturated fat and trans fat amounts

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Limit full-fat dairy products, higher fat red meat and poultry skin

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Take soluble fiber- it helps lower LDL by interfering cholesterol absorption

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Increase fish, omega-3 fatty acids food and soy products

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Finally, exercise and weight control