Cholesterol

Cholesterol is one of the causes of atherosclerosis. Below you can read why your cholesterol can be too high and what you can do about it.

Increased cholesterol and atherosclerosis can lead to heart attacks, strokes and diseases of the blood vessels in the legs. The bad LDL cholesterol in particular damages the blood vessels. The good HDL cholesterol will protect you against this damage.

You can lower your cholesterol by taking a brisk walk every day, eating enough fresh fruit and vegetables, limiting the use of animal products, especially butter, eggs and prepared meats, and eating chicken and fish at least once a week. to eat.

If you do not know your cholesterol or you know that your cholesterol is too high, your doctor can help you with this. He can recommend a diet if you have high cholesterol. If this is not sufficient, or if you have already suffered a heart attack, you will also have to take cholesterol-lowering medication.

Author: Prof. Dr. Dirk Devroey - Latest update: 0000-00-00 - Copyright: Clinifacts 2024