Factors affecting Cholesterol

The behavior of the body is greatly affected by the kind of lifestyle we have. For some people their body reaction raises their level of cholesterol and thus danger of coronary diseases gets increased for them. According to a study, mostly middle aged people who take tensions and stress get a slight increase in their level of cholesterol for a short period of time. And, this short –lived elevation in cholesterol actually increases the level of cholesterol in the person permanently. It simply means it is not only rich foods and lack of exercise that affects your cholesterol but check your mental condition as well.
For proving this point, an experiment was carried out where participants have asked to perform in a heavy computer based task and their blood cholesterol level was measured. Surprisingly, researchers noticed a slight rise in the level of blood cholesterol taken after the task from the level recorded before the task. Again after three years, the level of blood cholesterol of those participants have been checked once again and found it three times higher than before. It shows how dangerous stress is.
The level of cholesterol also depends on the age, weight and heritage of a person.

Age:
According to research as we get older, our level of cholesterol also gets increased. Interestingly, men and women have different reaction to cholesterol. Women before their menopause are less prone to cholesterol in comparison to men of same age group. But, after that their level gets increased more than their counterpart. It is so natural because many hormone changes and other changes occur in them at that time.

Weight:
Due to our hectic life and lack of exercising it’s really easy to gain weight nowadays. And being overweight the risk of coronary diseases get increased. That’s why emphasize has been given on loosing weight to decreases the formation of bad cholesterol and lower down the level of high cholesterol to maintain the overall physical equilibrium. Try hard to increase your HDL too.

Heredity:
The genes of a person play a vital role on a health of a person in many ways. So, if your parents have suffered from cholesterol side than you are likely to have same. The amount of cholesterol to deal is genetically comes through the family history too. Don’t get surprised if you find your level still high after following every other precaution. Your family role may be responsible here.
Cholesterol is a silent killer which can take your life anytime. Start taking precautions from today to say no to cholesterol.

Types of Cholesterol

“No news is good news” but this quote never accompanies the cholesterol. With the increase in cholesterol related diseases many newer types of cholesterols are too popping up. Scientifically cholesterol is fatty and lipid substance circulating in the human body and it performs various types of bodily functions that are of great importance. Cholesterol forms every cell of the body and serves many useful and vital functions. It not only maintains healthy cell walls but also hormones, generates Vitamin D and bile acid which break the fat digestion. Sometime our body produces excessive cholesterol which leads to the blocking of the artery walls and increases the risk of heart attack and blood clot. Generally our body is very much capable of producing high level of cholesterol but we still intake more by consuming dairy and meat products. Only animal based food like meat, eggs, fish contains the cholesterol not the green and leafy vegetables.

Primarily there are two types of cholesterol firstly High Density Lipoproteins and secondly Low Density Lipoproteins. High Density Lipoprotein or popularly known as HDL is also known to be ‘good’ cholesterol. This harmless cholesterol is of great use as it carries artery fat to liver for the further metabolism. It not only removes out the Low Density Lipoproteins from the blood but also reduces the risk of various heart diseases. HDL is harmless cholesterol as it contains more of proteins instead of fats and whenever your physician looks into your cholesterol level he also checks the level of High Density Lipoproteins.

Whereas Low Density Lipoproteins or LDL is also known as bad cholesterol as it is more threatening and dangerous. LDL almost carries 60 to 70 percent of cholesterol around the body making the fat settling down at various parts. Brain, spinal cord and liver are said to be the main places where this fat settles down primarily. Research has revealed that excessive of lipoproteins always results in the increase of heart attack, heart stroke, blood clotting and many liver diseases too. There are many factors contributing towards the excessive cholesterol such as smoking, alcohol, obesity, diabetes, unhygienic diet and a lavish lifestyle.

Prevention is better than cure this popular quotation aptly suits the cholesterol and its aftermath effects. People at the age of 40’s are at higher risk as they tend to take their body for granted. People of this age usually lack in exercising and bodily movement which makes the cholesterol settle down to various body parts resulting in various heart diseases. The best way to avoid this threat is to have a healthy and hygienic diet accompanied with few exercises so that the fat never settles down at any part of the body.

Children and Cholesterol

It is said rightly, if you want to set the base for future; look towards the children of the present. It will give you the picture. The process through which the collection of cholesterol begins in the childhood days is known as “atherosclerotic” that continues till adulthood. Most of the parents don’t feel the need of controlling the level of cholesterol as they are unaware about the risk they are taking with their kid’s life.

Cholesterol not only generates heart problems in young hearts but it may also cause other serious problems like Obesity, hypertension, diabetics and high blood pressure. Lack of proper care and precautions make the situation actually worse. Some kids might have to suffer more because of their family history. So, it is advisable to make a routine for kids to follow the activities like exercising, avoiding unhealthy and junk foods just to maintain a good living.

Health of diabetic children or children whose parents or siblings suffer heart diseases before the age of sixty years is more at risk than other children of the same age. Here, they need a constant monitoring in their daily activities and guidance & support of their loved ones.

For keeping kids healthier, a balanced diet (a combination of protein based cereals and other fibrous foods) preferably vegetarian can prove a better option. Eat plenty of raw vegetables like carrot, cabbage, beans, lentils and soy to ensure the nutrition value at the right quantity. Besides, other fibrous foods based on soy, rich in proteins and vitamins should also to be included in the diet of young ones. Ensure that young ones are getting appropriate nutrients at right quantity for their growth and health as well. You can also motivate kids to exercise more like aerobics and others to make them understand the real benefit of these activities. Certain important weight biter exercises like walking and jogging should also followed very strictly. Especially teenagers who start smoking and drinking have to be observed constantly. Research shows that habit of drinking and smoking in early age enhances cholesterol. Guide them about the ill-effects of these habits and make sure they are on the right path.

Children are the raw materials. The need is to educate and inform them about the necessity of keeping a good health for their golden future and prosperous long life.
It’s up to parents what they prefer.