High Cholesterol Causes
All the LDL (bad cholesterol) your body produces naturally is yours. Unhealthy lifestyles can cause your body to produce more LDL cholesterol that it needs. High levels of LDL cholesterol are common in most people.
Have a look at your lifestyle
Lifestyle changes can be made to lower cholesterol.
All the LDL (bad cholesterol) your body produces naturally is yours. Unhealthy lifestyles can cause your body to produce more LDL cholesterol that it needs. High levels of LDL cholesterol are common in most people.
Negative behaviors can have a negative impact on your cholesterol levels:
- Unhealthy diet
- Inactivity
- Exposition to tobacco smoke or smoking
- Being overweight or obese
Heredity could play a role
People inherit too high cholesterol genes from their parents, grandparents or fathers. FH is also known as familial hypercholesterolemia. FH severity is determined by the amount and duration of LDL cholesterol present in the blood. FH can lead to premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Check your cholesterol levels if you have a history of high cholesterol or a family history.
Make the changes that are worth it
Lifestyle changes are a great way to reduce your risk of developing heart disease if you have high cholesterol. Your doctor may recommend medication if these steps fail to reduce your risk.
Make small changes today to avoid serious medical problems later. Reduce your chances of suffering a stroke or heart attack.
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