5 Cholesterol Myths and Facts
There are a lot of myths regarding High Cholesterol and its effects and these can be more harmful than cholesterol itself, if not clarified in time. Learn more about these myths here before they get the better of you.
Introduction
The last few years have seen a lot of discussions and brainstorming in the world of health studies regarding cholesterol. Innumerable articles have been published all over the world asserting how bad it is to have dietary fats in your food and what all harm can it cause to you and your lifestyle. However, it is also to be remembered to sift through whatever information is available around you so that the erroneous ones do not cause more harm than good. Cholesterol is actually one of the chief materials that contribute in building the cell and is a great source of Vitamin D. This is a very important fact to be remembered before concluding that high cholesterol is bad. Here are 5 more myths related to cholesterol, which need to be done away with rightaway.
Cholesterol is evil
The most misconstrued idea nowadays about cholesterol is its direct relation with atherosclerosis. Although high cholesterol might be a source of danger, cholesterol per se is essential for many major bodily functions like insulation of nerve cells and provision of structure to cell membranes. As a matter of fact, the two types of lipoproteins – LDLs and HDLs carry cholesterol through the bloodstream. It is not this cholesterol that is carried, rather the LDLs, referred to as bad cholesterols carrying them, are the main causative factors of atherosclerosis.
Eggs are the enemy
It is time that eggs were brought back to the menu of people who are watching their cholesterol levels. Although it is true that eggs are a big source of dietary cholesterol and contains more than 200mg of it, it must also be realized that dietary cholesterols are no longer considered as the evil as they were once thought to be. As a matter of fact, only some of the cholesterols that we have in our diet get to reach the bloodstream and when this level rises the body automatically lowers its own level of creation of cholesterol to make up for the increase. Since eggs are very good sources of proteins and contain a lot of unsaturated fact, having eggs a few times a week cannot harm your body in any way.
High Cholesterol is only seen in adults
According to a research, atherosclerosis, which refers to shrinking of the arteries leading to heart attacks, can be seen in young people as early as at the age of eight. Especially kids who are overweight, suffer from hypertension or have a history of heart diseases in the family have their cholesterol levels checked very early in their lifespan. Hence doctors always recommend such children to restrict their diets and have less dietary cholesterol and saturated facts in order to keep the condition in control and have a healthy adulthood.
Statins are lifesavers
Cholesterol lowering drugs like Statins are preferred by many with high cholesterol or those suffering from heart diseases. But it has also been seen that many others have been able to achieve the same positive effect by improving their lifestyles and including regular exercises in their schedules. Although almost all doctors still religiously prescribe Statins for cholesterol problem, it is always recommended to avoid the pills, eat healthy, stop smoking and exercise regularly to keep the risks in check.
The single trick for Lowering Cholesterols is....
The idea even that there can be a single trick to lower cholesterol levels is in itself a myth. There can be no singular solution to the cholesterol problem. Including a lot of fruits and vegetables in the diet and replacing the saturated fats in your diet with unsaturated fats are only a few tricks. Regular exercising is also a must to keep the body and the heart healthy.
So in order to stay healthy, it is important to know your facts well and take care of yourself, eat healthy and stay fit. When all these things are done right, a little cholesterol cannot be harmful.
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