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What is high cholesterol ?
Before answering that question, we should know what cholesterol is.

Cholesterol

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Cholesterol is a type of fat (lipid) found in the blood. The body needs cholesterol to build healthy new cells, and our bodies provide everything they need. However, we also get cholesterol through the food we eat, so that cholesterol levels in the blood become high and increase the risk of other diseases such as heart and stroke.

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When the body has high cholesterol, there will be accumulation or deposit of fat in the arteries (Arteries are the main blood vessels that carry blood from the heart). This fat accumulation will make the blood difficult to flow through the arteries. This condition is called hardening / blockage of the arteries (atherosclerosis).

What happens when hardening / blockage of the arteries ?

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The heart may not get as much oxygen-rich blood as it needs, which increases the risk of heart attack. A decrease in blood flow to the brain can also cause a stroke. But the whole process is a very slow and continuous process, getting worse, as we age.

High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) can be inherited through offspring, but more often this condition is the result of an unhealthy lifestyle. Therefore high cholesterol can be prevented and treated. Diet / healthy diet and regular exercise is a powerful way to prevent high cholesterol.

Types of Cholesterol in the body

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• LDL is bad cholesterol. If there is too much in the body, this type of LDL cholesterol can clog arteries. This is the type of cholesterol you should avoid when experiencing high cholesterol
• HDL is good cholesterol. HDL can help clean the fat from the blood. Having a high amount of HDL will be good for the body, and is associated with a reduced risk of heart attack.
• Triglycerides are the other types of fats found in your blood. If you have high triglycerides and high LDL, you are more likely to have a heart attack.

High Cholesterol Symptoms

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High cholesterol does not show symptoms, and does not make the body sick. Blood tests are the only way to detect high cholesterol. When you know that you have high cholesterol, cholesterol may have narrowed your arteries. That's why it's so important to check and do early prevention even when we feel okay.

Causes of High Cholesterol

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High cholesterol can be caused by many things. Factors that influence include :

• The food we eat
  Consuming too much saturated fat, trans fats, and cholesterol can increase cholesterol levels in your body.
• Obesity or excess weight
• Inactive or rarely exercise
• Age
  Cholesterol begins to increase after the age of 20 years.
• Heredity or family history
  If a family member has or has ever had high cholesterol, then chances are you are also at risk of experiencing it.

Overcoming High Cholesterol

If you have high cholesterol, you need treatment to lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. The two most important types of treatment are lifestyle changes and medications.

Lifestyle changes are essential for people with high cholesterol. It aims to control the maintenance and control to keep blood cholesterol levels normal.

Lifestyle changes in question can be :

• Eat a healthy diet or diet for the heart
  Such as eating lots of fish, vegetables, fruits, eating high fiber, and also healthy fats like olive oil.
• Lose weight
  Lose weight about 3 to 5 kg can lower cholesterol levels in the body. Keeping your body weight normal is also important for lowering blood pressure.
• Exercise regularly
  At least several times a week. Walking is an effective sport, and everyone can do it. It can be done 30 minutes or more each time.
• Quit smoking
  headerIf you are a smoker, quitting smoking can help raise HDL cholesterol as well as improve heart health.

Changing the old lifestyle is not an easy thing to do, but it is very important to help you have a healthier life and long life. Start with small things like putting fruits and vegetables into your diet, or taking a light walk after a meal.

If lifestyle changes are not enough to lower your risk of heart attack, your doctor may give you medication to lower your cholesterol.

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Thus explanation about High Cholesterol - Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
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