Boosting Good Fat

So every one talks about cholesterol.

I have received many questions about cholesterol. I will help to de-mystify cholesterol. 

I will be addresing one question- Is Cholesterol good for you or bad for you?? 

Simply put:

HDL is also known as Good Cholesterol.

LDL is also known as Bad Cholesterol.

One of the fundamentals of heart-healthy living is that if your LDL (bad) cholesterol is high, you need to take steps to lower it. This is determined after a test has been run using your blood. Bad cholesterol contributes to artery clogging deposits leading to blockages. Doctors encourage raising our HDL (good) cholesterol. That’s because people with high HDL tend to be at lower risk of heart disease.

Heart-healthy lifestyle that tends to raise HDL and lower LDL is good for you.

HDL(Good Cholesterol) is thought to be healthy because it transports fat from arteries into the liver for disposal or for re-use

LDL (Bad Cholesterol) forms fatty deposits in the  arteries of the heart that can cause heart attacks. 

Raising your HDL with a healthy lifestyle reap benefits. “

High LDL increases the risk of heart attack, and lowering high LDL can decrease this risk.For every reduction of 40 mg/dL in LDL, cardiac deaths drop 19%.

How to boost your good cholesterol

• Exercise more: Vigorous exercise is best for boosting your HDL (good) cholesterol, but any extra exercise is better than none.
• Lose weight: If you are overweight, losing 5% to 10% of your current weight can raise HDL, along with reducing blood pressure and blood sugar.
• Avoid trans fats: Not eating these artificial fats — found in hard margarines, many baked goods, and fried fast foods — raises HDL cholesterol. Reducing your intake also helps to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol.
• Cut back on refined carbs: Switch from refined carbohydrates (such as white bread) to whole grains. It also helps to add more lean protein to your diet. Eat vegetable rich foods too.
• Don't smoke: Quitting smoking improves HDL and helps your health in many other ways.
• If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation: Moderate drinking means one or two drinks per day. Moderate alcohol consumption supports healthy HDL levels, but it isn't something you should start doing specifically to boost good cholesterol.

Dr Dileem

The Likita Bokanturai

Kano Nigeria

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