Archive for the ‘Manage Cholesterol’ Category

Butter or margarine, which is the better choice for lowering cholesterol? Well, it seems that many people are buying into the theory that butter is better because it is natural, or a whole-type of food. That may not be the case though. Butter is 65% saturated fat with one tablespoon (and that is not a [...]

Carbohydrates have been given a bad name over the years. People were made to believe that carbs were fattening. This is so untrue. To be fair to all those carb-haters out there, simple carbohydrates are not good for you. Simple carbs are fructose, sucrose, maltose, lactose and unhealthy forms of glucose. These sugars are found [...]

My total cholesterol is 239, triglycerides are 274, and LDL is 143. Can this condition make you FEEL like you have hypoglycemia? Why do I get shaky, sick, and feel like I am starving all of a sudden like my sugar is low when my blood sugar test turned out great? Do cholesterol and triglycerides [...]

Cholesterol is one of the important elements in the body. Produced in the liver, it is a yellowish fatty substance which performs functions such as transportation of fat, providing defense mechanism, protecting red blood cells and muscular membrane of the body. Cholesterol is also produced from the food which is consumed. The normal level of [...]

Medications used to treat high cholesterol.

Research has shown that DHA can help lower high cholesterol in children.

New research shows many people who suffered a stroke had excessively high cholesterol levels. Get more information at www.HealthyUpdates.com

Cholesterol isn’t inherently “bad,” but too much of it can cause a plethora of problems! Keep watching for the cholesterol basics.

I know saturated fat is bad for you but what exactly does it do to your body?

What are the causes and symptoms of high cholesterol? Also, I am a vegetarian and had been eating 2 eggs a day for a couple of months ( to get more protein). Can this make a difference in a persons cholesterol level?