Your Cholesterol control Level

Your Cholesterol Level
By Ken MacKenzie

As part of your routine examination, the possibility that
The doctor will order bloodwork that among other things
measured total cholesterol and also High --
Density Lipoproteins (HDL). If the numbers show outside
the normal range, you can ask your doctor quickly
cholesterol. Therefore, you shall not eat or drink to another
or water for two hours before the test. This test
Will show you Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and
triglyceride levels, along with total cholesterol
and HDL.

The National Cholesterol Education Program has been presented
cholesterol goals, which are as follows:

Total Cholesterol Level (mg / DL)
Wanted: About 200
Outline: 200-239
Unwanted: 240 and above

LDL Cholesterol (mg / DL)
Wanted: About 100
Above Average: 100-129
Outline: 130-159
Not desirable: 160-189
Real-desirable: 190 and above

HDL cholesterol (mg / DL)
Wanted: Over 60
Borderline: 40-60
Not better: Under 40

Triglycerides Serum (mg / DL)
Normal: Below 150
Outline: 150-199
Not desirable: 200-499
Real undesirable: 500 or above


Some laboratories will calculate the ratio between the cholesterol
(total / HDL), but much more importantly get
number of individuals for total cholesterol, HDL and LDL.
Note that the lower rate required for everything
rather than HDL. High density lipoprotein is known for good --
cholesterol. If levels of HDL lower than 40 mg / DL, you
They can improve their

Stop smoking
Weight loss
Getting physically active for 30-60 minutes per
day.

Your cholesterol levels, as well as other risk factors
will determine the activities to be your doctor
a recommendation. Some of the risk factors
Obesity
Family History
Lack of physical activity
Age
Sex
Alcohol consumption
Stress
Shape
Diabetes
Tobacco


Some of the factors you have no control over, such as age,
family history and gender. But you must take care
other businesses. Quitting smoking is separate.
Exercise can be placed on your daily schedule to help you with
several factors, including weight loss, stress reduction
and lower cholesterol. Watch your diet by eating
Less saturated fats and trans fat.

Other alternative methods of medical treatment. There
many to choose from, recipes and
non-prescription, but there may be side effects or they may
It also addresses the other medicines you are.
Be sure to check with your doctor before trying one
it.

Be sure to check with your doctor before starting any
new diet or exercise.

Copyright 2005, K. MacKenzie
http://www.lower-your-cholesterol.net

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