Cholesterol Glossary

Anti Oxidants:
Prevent the oxidation of cholesterol. Eaxample ofAnti Oxidants; CoenzymeQ10. Vitamin A. Vitamin C. Vitamin E.

Bad Cholesterol: See LDL.

Blood Cholesterol Report:
Getting a report is the only sure way of finding out if you have a high cholesterol level.

Cholesterol:
A fatty substance which is produced by the liver. This helps with the building and repairing of cells and produces testosterone and estrogen hormones.

Good Cholesterol: See HDL.

Heart Attack:
Research shows that if you lower your cholesterol you can reduce the risk of a heart attack by up to 40%. Cholesterol is the number 1 cause of heart attacks.
 

HDL: High-Density

Lipoprotein.
Also referred to as Good Cholesterol. Type of cholesterol that is present in our blood to perform certain functions.

LDL: Low-Density Lipoprotein.
Also referred to as Bad Cholesterol. Type of cholesterol that is present in our blood to perform certain functions.

Linolenic acid: Contained in certain foods and helps to prevent blood clots.

Monounsaturated fat:
Contains powerful antioxidants that can lowers LDL cholesterol without affecting the HDL levels.

 

Omega 3: A fatty acid that is actually good for your heart.

Policosinol: A natural product which may be able to reduce cholesterol.

Saturated fats: Can cause the body to produce to much cholesterol.

Statin:
A cholesterol reducing drug.

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