by (gina) Cholesterol is a component of lipid rafts, this helps to secure proteins involved in cell signaling. When sleeping at night, our brain synthesizes cholesterol to benefit our mood and increase our memory. Cholesterol supports the nervous system, in which cholesterol is a vital component of the myelin sheath. The myelin sheath allows neurons [...]

by Michael Kappel Have you thought of ? That may be did not occur to you because everyone is seeking ways to decrease their cholesterol instead. And you often hear from your attending physician the phrase ”. But actually in reality, you need to reduce the Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) alias bad cholesterol and increase your [...]

by suecan1 Low levels of LDL and triglycerides can work miracles with your health, but low levels do not work in the same way with HDL cholesterol. HDL cholesterol levels always need to be elevated in order to obtain a maximum benefit for your health. HDL cholesterol is always termed as “good cholesterol” hence increasing [...]

by (klaus) Lowering LDL Cholesterol, also known as the bad cholesterol, is certainly important, as many people are in the pursuit to do just that. However, increasing HDL Cholesterol, the good cholesterol, is also imperative for a healthy body. When HDL cholesterol is at an increased level, it significantly lowers the risk of heart disease. [...]

by VinothChandar levels in your body may not be difficult at all, especially for those who know where to find the right answers. Finding ways to help decrease the cholesterol levels of the body, may not exactly be a piece of cake, but it is definitely not impossible, with so many websites out there where [...]

by craig1black Good cholesterol is also known as HDL cholesterol and helps to prevent your arteries being blocked by bad LDL cholesterol. If you raise good cholesterol high enough, it can help prevent heart disease and decrease your risk of heart attack. There are two main ways to raise good cholesterol and keep it raised, [...]

by mockstar “?” is a good question to raise since it has to do with our health. We see a lot of advertisements daily on TV that tells us about the use of vegetable oil or refined oil to keep the cholesterol level of our body under control. One thing very clear is that an [...]

by zJMac How To Reduce LDL Cholesterol Heart disease is one of the most common causes of mortality and morbidity in the United States. The development of heart diseases is linked to the levels of LDL cholesterol. In order to protect yourself from the risks associated with high LDL cholesterol levels, you must understand what [...]

by Danny Choo Though cholesterol ensures good health and it is a prerequisite for the better functioning of the body, it is taken very seriously when it begins to harm your body. This element in moderation can be beneficial, but excess of it can lead to various heart related diseases such as heart attack, stroke [...]

by frank3.0 For most people a list of high cholesterol foods may include some of the delectable delights that they simply can’t live without. For instance you just finish your healthy salad at your favorite restaurant. You have made sure to stay away from the high cholesterol blue cheese dressing, substituting olive oil instead. Your [...]