TRIBUNPONTIANAK.CO.ID – Cholesterol is useful fat for the body. However, if the levels in the body are too high, cholesterol will accumulate in the blood vessels and interfere with blood flow.
Cholesterol is a substance produced naturally by the liver, but can also be found in foods of animal origin, such as meat and dairy.
Cholesterol needed by the body to form healthy cells, produce a number of hormones, and produce vitamin D.
Although important for the body, cholesterol can interfere with health if the levels are too high.
It should be noted, men are more at risk of having high blood pressure levels cholesterol higher than women.
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However, before menopause, levels of cholesterol women often increase.
Men are recommended to have an examination cholesterol from the age of 20-35 years, while women at the age of 20-45 years.
Normally, measurement cholesterol divided into three categories, namely LDL or cholesterol evil, HDL or cholesterol good, and total cholesterol.
Total cholesterol and LDL must be kept low, while HDL must be increased so that the body gets extra protection from chronic disease attacks.
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