Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Essential Lifestyle Changes to Improve Cholesterol Levels


Cholesterol is essential in helping the body to absorb fat soluble vitamins, as well as in the creation of certain hormones. There are 2 types of cholesterol, HDL (the good), and LDL (the bad). When the LDL levels rise too high, serious health problems can occur.

A lipid test can help to monitor the levels on a regular basis, and they are usually available at the drug stores. In a healthy person the total cholesterol should fall below 200, the HDL should be at 60 or more, and the LDL should be between 100 to 129. Making certain lifestyle changes can help to improve and maintain cholesterol at a healthy level. Read More...

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