TEMPO.CO, Jakarta -Referring Healthline Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is produced by the liver and plays an important role, but is dangerous when it becomes high cholesterol.
Furthermore, the function of cholesterol is for the formation of cell membranes, vitamin D, and certain hormones. Cholesterol does not dissolve in water, so it cannot travel throughout the body on its own. Particles known as lipoproteins help transport cholesterol through the bloodstream. There are two main forms of lipoproteins.
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Low-density lipoproteins (LDL), also known as “bad cholesterol,” can build up in the arteries and cause serious health problems, such as a heart attack or stroke. Eating too many foods that contain high amounts of fat increases LDL cholesterol levels in the blood.
It is known as high cholesterol, also called hypercholesterolemia or hyperlipidemia. High-density lipoprotein (HDL), sometimes called “good cholesterol,” helps return LDL cholesterol to the liver for disposal.
What are the symptoms of high cholesterol?
High cholesterol usually doesn’t cause any symptoms. In most cases, it only causes emergency events. For example, a heart attack or stroke can result from damage caused by high cholesterol.
These events usually do not occur until high cholesterol causes plaque to form in the arteries. Plaque can narrow the arteries so that less blood can pass through them. Plaque formation changes the arrangement of the lining of the arteries. This can cause serious complications. Blood tests are the only way to tell if cholesterol is too high. This means having a total blood cholesterol level above 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL).
How to monitor cholesterol levels?
The American Heart Association recommends getting cholesterol levels checked every 4 to 6 years in healthy adults over the age of 20. A person may need to have their cholesterol checked more frequently if they have a high risk of developing high cholesterol.
It’s best to have more frequent cholesterol checks if you have a family history of cholesterol problems or heart attacks at a young age, especially if they affected your parents or grandparents.
Because high cholesterol does not cause symptoms in the early stages, it is important to manage a good lifestyle. Eat a healthy diet, maintain an exercise routine, and monitor your cholesterol levels regularly by checking with your doctor.
YOLANDA AGNE
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