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Cholesterol In Your Body

Thursday, 04 October 2007 03:26
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Cholesterol is a fat-like substance called a lipid that is essential for human life. A component of every body cell, it helps to maintain the stability and fluidity of cell membranes. Cholesterol is also used in the liver to produce cholic acid, a major constituent of the bile fluid necessary for the digestion of fat. In addition, cholesterol is the material used by the body to build hormones such as estrogen and testosterone.
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The Lipoproteins: LDL, HDL and the rest

Sunday, 07 October 2007 17:26
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Because cholesterol is a fat-like substance that is not water-soluble, it can't flow freely through arteries and veins. Instead, it quickly forms fatty droplets similar to grease drops in soup. The body's solution is to transport all lipids such as cholesterol and triglycerides in specialized cargo vehicles called lipoproteins. The most well-known lipoproteins are LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
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Atherosclerosis and Heart Disease

Monday, 08 October 2007 09:54
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High cholesterol can lead to atherosclerosis, a process in which the build up of plaque inside the artery walls leads to the hardening and narrowing of blood vessels. Blood flow through these narrowed arteries is reduced. If the coronary arteries that supply the heart are affected, it can cause heart pain and feelings of constriction such as angina pectoris, especially in times of physical or psychological stress.
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National Cholesterol Education Program


Not more than 2 alcoholic drinks per day for men, not more than 1 alcoholic drink per day for women.

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