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Good, or bad? Discussions around cholesterol are often confusing. Before we take a (3)

deeper look at the subject, it is important for everyone to know – cholesterol is vital for our
body. Our body uses cholesterol to make cell tissues, protect nerves, and make some Pregnancy (5)

hormones.
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But, what is Cholesterol? This waxy substance is a type of lipid, just as fats are. However,
it is very important to know that - unlike fat, you can’t burn cholesterol with exercises, and
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body can’t use it as a source of energy.

Our liver produces the Cholesterol needed by our body. In addition, most of the animal Weight Management (3)
products we consume, including meat, chicken, fish, eggs, and high-fat dairy products –
are rich sources of cholesterol. Women's Health (9)

Body transports fats and cholesterol in the bloodstream by coating them with a water-
soluble bubble of protein – called ‘lipo-protein’.
Cholesterol
Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) carry cholesterol to tissues. High LDL levels are linked to
higher risks of heart disease and are considered ‘bad’. cholesterol levels
 High-density lipoproteins (HDLs) carry excess cholesterol back to the liver and are
What is cholesterol?
considered ‘good’. Liver processes, and excretes the cholesterol.

high cholesterol
What are the ideal Cholesterol levels?
A lipid-profile test would reveal the quantity of different types of cholesterols in our body. cholesterol test

Some rough guidelines: normal cholesterol levels

The total cholesterol reading should be approximately equal to the sum of LDL, HDL, hdl cholesterol
and other lipoproteins.
Ideally – for every 1 mg of HDL, the total cholesterol should be under 3.5 mg cholesterol numbers
Aim for a total cholesterol level of under 200 mg/ dl. Younger people should aim for even
lower levels (~ 150 to 180). high cholesterol foods

Lower the LDL, the better. Prevent LDL to cross 130 mg/ dl
cholesterol range
Higher the HDL, the better. Levels of 60 and higher reduce the risks of heart disease

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