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- High cholesterol - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
The body needs some cholesterol to build healthy cells But high cholesterol can raise the risk of heart disease Lifestyle changes can help
- High cholesterol - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
The body needs some cholesterol to build healthy cells But high cholesterol can raise the risk of heart disease Lifestyle changes can help
- Cholesterol: Top foods to improve your numbers - Mayo Clinic
Soluble fiber can reduce the absorption of cholesterol into your bloodstream Five to 10 grams or more of soluble fiber a day decreases your LDL cholesterol One serving of a breakfast cereal with oatmeal or oat bran provides 3 to 4 grams of fiber If you add fruit, such as a banana or berries, you'll get even more fiber
- Top 5 lifestyle changes to improve your cholesterol - Mayo Clinic
Exercise can improve cholesterol Moderate physical activity can help raise high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the "good" cholesterol With your doctor's OK, work up to at least 30 minutes of exercise five times a week or vigorous aerobic activity for 20 minutes three times a week
- HDL cholesterol: How to boost your good cholesterol
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is known as the "good" cholesterol because it helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream A higher level of HDL cholesterol is linked to a lower risk of heart disease
- Cholesterol test - Mayo Clinic
A complete cholesterol test measures the amounts of four types of fats in blood: Total cholesterol This is a sum of the blood's cholesterol content Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol This is called the "bad" cholesterol Too much of it in the blood causes the buildup of plaque in arteries Plaque limits blood flow
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cholesterol — know your numbers
ANSWER: Cholesterol is a type of fat in our blood Our bodies need a small amount of cholesterol to build the structure of cell membranes, make certain hormones and help with metabolism, such as producing vitamin D
- Nivel de colesterol alto - Síntomas y causas - Mayo Clinic
El colesterol es una sustancia cerosa que se encuentra en la sangre El cuerpo necesita colesterol para formar células saludables Pero los niveles altos de colesterol pueden aumentar el riesgo para una enfermedad cardíaca Con el colesterol alto, las grasas y otras sustancias pueden acumularse en
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