Having high blood cholesterol levels seriously endangers ones health. People with high blood cholesterol levels are exposed to many illnesses, including cardio-vascular disease, gastro-intestinal disorders, kidney failure and even cancer. There are many factors that contribute to the accumulation of cholesterol inside the body: age, gender, genetic heritage, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, inappropriate diet, smoking, and alcohol. Around 20 percent of people in the United States have high blood cholesterol levels and therefore they are at risk of developing heart diseases and other circulatory conditions.
Although you cant change some factors that enable the accumulation of cholesterol inside the body, by quitting smoking, by avoiding the consumption of alcohol, by following a healthy diet and by exercising regularly, you will be able to reduce blood cholesterol deposits and hence, minimize the risk of heart disease.
There are two main types of cholesterol: low-density lipoprotein, also referred to as bad cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein, also called good cholesterol. Excessive body accumulation of bad cholesterol is very harmful. Bad cholesterol sticks to...