Heart & Cholesterol
Over 100 million Americans have high cholesterol, yet most aren't aware of simple ways to help!
You may have heard that taking fish oil with omega-3s can help, but is that REALLY true? First, let’s talk about some important facts about cholesterol and risk factor
Cholesterol Basics
High cholesterol is one of the leading risk factors for heart disease and stroke. Total cholesterol levels above 240mg are considered high, and put you at greater risk for developing dangerous health conditions.
When cholesterol levels are high, fat deposits accumulate in the blood and tend to clog up arteries and make it more difficult for oxygen-rich blood to circulate to the brain.
LDL is considered bad because it actually carries the fat deposits through the body. HDL on the other hand, is good because it absorbs and helps remove these fat deposits.
High cholesterol is caused by a variety of factors including:
- • Cigarette smoking
- • Being overweight
- • Poor nutritional habits (like eating an abundance of foods high in cholesterol & saturated fats)
- • Not exercising
- • Elevated blood pressure
- • High blood sugar
- • Genetics, or family history
Cholesterol Lowering Techniques That Work
As it can be hard to obtain an appropriate level of omega-3 fatty acids just by eating fish, your doctor may recommend taking a high quality fish oil supplement.
