lt;em>High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL): HDL cholesterol sometimes is called good cholesterol because it lowers the risk of a heart attack, strokes, and many other heart diseases.Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL): LDL cholesterol sometimes is called bad cholesterol.
>>>lt;em>High-density lipoprotein (HDL) moves cholesterol into the liver for ejection from the body.Causes of high cholesterolThe major reason for an increase in the level of cholesterol is the consumption of saturated fat, cholesterol, and trans fat.
>>>lt;em>High levels of LDL results in buildup of plaque in the arteries and can block or reduce the blood flow causing heart diseases and even stroke. Liver problems: Liver problems can spike up your cholesterol levels rather unexpectedly by raising LDL's and lowering HDL levels.
>>>Stroke: Stroke is caused when the main neck veins and arteries that pump blood to the brain gets blocked, which is a caused of high cholesterol.
>>>Artery walls tend to become narrower and cause congestion which, if left untreated, can cause severe heart and bodily ailments.High cholesterol levels in your blood stream lead to high risk of heart failure and attacks, brain strokes due to improper blood supply among other health problems.
>>>lt;em>Causes of high LDLThe most important cause for a high LDL cholesterol level in the blood is high amounts of saturated fats, trans fats, and cholesterol in the diet. A high level of LDL is common among people who are fat or obese.
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