CARDIO HEALTH TOPICS (BLOOD CHOLESTEROL)

 CHOLESTEROL?

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that's found in all cells of the body. Your body needs some cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help you digest foods. Your body makes all the cholesterol it needs.

CRYSTALS IN BLOOD?

High levels of uric acid in the blood can cause solid crystals to form within joints. This causes a painful condition called gout. If gout remains untreated, these uric acid crystals can build up in the joints and nearby tissues, forming hard lumpy deposits called tophi.

IN DETAILS OF DESCRIPTION:- 

Cholesterol is a fatty molecule that is manufactured by your liver. You need cholesterol in order to help you manufacture certain types of hormones. However, too much cholesterol circulating through the blood can lead to heart disease.

In the latest research, scientists have discovered that when cholesterol accumulates along artery walls, it crystallizes. These cholesterol crystals can tear the lining of the artery. The damage that the crystals do leads to cardiovascular disease and may trigger blood clots to form, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke.

Cholesterol crystals can also be seen in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, tuberculosis or parasitic lung infections.

Gallstones are made of various crystals that grow into stones in the gallbladder. They can be from bile (bilirubin) or cholesterol origin. They grow in the gallbladder, may be present without any symptoms, or may cause upper abdominal pressure, bloating, discomfort, nausea, or vomiting. Often eating fatty foods may aggravate the discomfort from gallstones.

About 90% of gallstones can be remedied with high doses of vitamin C. Cholesterol in moderation is healthy and necessary for life.

Levels

High Reading– If your cholesterol crystal readings are higher than 67.522, this indicates a mild increase in cholesterol crystals. If your reading is higher than 69.447 this indicates a moderate increase and if your reading is higher than 74.927 this indicates a severe cellular increase in cholesterol crystal that can lead to a higher risk for hypertension and stroke.

Low Reading– If the cholesterol crystal readings are lower than 56.749, this is generally of no concern here.

Supplements #FLPLIFECHANGING

Vitamin C

Omega-3

Omega 3s fatty acid supplements help to improve your cholesterol level by increasing HDL good cholesterol. Soluble fibers help stop absorption of dietary cholesterol. Fish contain omega-3 fatty acid, which is beneficial for your heart. Increase the intake of certain fish variety rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Wild caught fish is preferable to farm raised.