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- Q Why is it risky to have high levels of LDL cholesterol?
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Low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad" cholesterol) carries the largest amount of cholesterol in the blood. When too much LDL cholesterol circulates in your bloodstream -- which can happen if you eat too much fat or cholesterol -- it can build up... Full Answer
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- Q How do I know if I have high cholesterol?
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By itself, high cholesterol doesn't have any symptoms. That's why many people don't even know they have it. The only way to know if you have high cholesterol is to have a blood test. Experts recommend that adults get their cholesterol checked at... Full Answer
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- Q How is LDL related to high cholesterol?
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LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, is often considered bad cholesterol and tends to raise your risk for high cholesterol. The higher your LDL, the greater your build-up of fatty substances in your bloodstream. LDL helps to transfer cholesterol to cells,... Full Answer
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- Q How do fibrates lower blood cholesterol levels?
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Fibrates lower triglycerides by reducing the liver's production of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and assisting in the removal of triglycerides from the blood. The most widely used fibrate in the United States is gemfibrozil (Lopid).... Full Answer
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- Q What are cholesterol classifications?
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Total blood cholesterol is the most common measurement of blood cholesterol. Cholesterol is measured in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) of blood. Total cholesterol is composed of high-density lipoprotein (HDL or "good") cholesterol, low-density... Full Answer
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- Q What are some cooking tips to help me lower high cholesterol?
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Use a rack to drain off fat when you broil, roast or bake. Don’t baste with drippings; use wine, fruit juice or marinade. Broil or grill instead of pan-frying. Cut off all visible fat from meat before cooking, and take all the skin off poultry... Full Answer
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- Q Can a child's height predict high cholesterol as an adult?
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Watch this video to learn about recent studies which have shown that taller children are less likely to have problems with high cholesterol as adults. Full Answer
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- Q Does eating garlic lower levels of bad cholesterol?
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Recent studies have shown that eating garlic does not lower levels of bad cholesterol. Watch this video to learn more. Full Answer
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- Q How is hormone replacement therapy used for lowering cholesterol?
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The risk of cardiovascular disease is increased in postmenopausal women, whether the menopause is natural, surgical or premature. This increasing risk may be related to the loss of estrogens after menopause. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is... Full Answer
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- Q How is a cholesterol test performed?
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In order to do a cholesterol test, a single sample of your blood will be drawn with a needle and analyzed. Some tests involve a less-invasive finger prick, but these samples are less reliable. You can have your cholesterol levels tested at your doctor's... Full Answer
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