MalangNetwork.com – Cholesterol is a fatty acid compound in the blood that is needed by the body to form hormones and cells. and actively controls nerve and brain function.
Cholesterol production in the body is divided into two types, namely HDL cholesterol and LDL cholesterol.
HDL cholesterol or High Density Lipoprotein is a type of good cholesterol that functions as a cleaner for bad cholesterol.
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High HDL cholesterol levels can protect the body from the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Meanwhile, LDL cholesterol or Low Density Lipoprotein is bad cholesterol because it functions in the process of storing fat in the blood.
It is this bad cholesterol that can trigger health problems when the level is too high beyond the normal limit.
Increased levels of bad cholesterol in the body can cause cardiovascular abnormalities.
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This can later trigger complications such as stroke, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and also heart disease.
Therefore, treatment is needed to control cholesterol levels in the blood.
There are two types of methods that can be taken, namely through pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapy.
As is known, pharmacological therapy is a treatment that relies on drugs such as fibric acid, statins, prubocal, and niacin.
2023-09-20 12:40:00
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